CoolSculpting System Class Action CoolSculpting System In April 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Zeltiq Aesthetics for allegedly deceptively marketing the CoolSculpting System (a “non-surgical fat reduction treatment” that allegedly “uses controlled cooling to eliminate…
Santa Cruz Natural, Inc. Class Action Santa Cruz Natural, Inc. May 2017: After the FDA issued guidance regarding the use of the term “evaporated cane juice” and a federal judge dismissed some of the claims, this case was voluntarily dismissed…
Health Claims on GNC Dietary Supplements Class Action Health Claims on GNC Dietary Supplements April 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1984, N.D. Cal.) March 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Nutrition Corp. (GNC) for…
General Mills Yoplait Greek Yogurt and Cabot Greek Yogurt Class Action General Mills Yoplait Greek Yogurt and Cabot Greek Yogurt Unhappy yogurt lovers filed class-action lawsuits against General Mills (in April 2012) and Cabot (in August 2012) for calling their products “Greek yogurt,” when they’re neither Greek nor yogurt. According…
Good Start Gentle Class Action Good Start Gentle In May 2017, another class-action lawsuit was filed against Gerber for allegedly falsely marketing Good Start Gentle infant formula made from partially hydrolyzed whey protein as: Reducing the risk of…
Attune Food Products Class Action Attune Food Products April 2015: After this case was stayed pending the FDA’s resolution regarding use of the term “evaporated cane juice,” this case was administratively closed. January 2015: A federal judge agreed…
PurelyWhite Deluxe Tooth Whitening Kits Class Action PurelyWhite Deluxe Tooth Whitening Kits Allegations: Misleadingly placing the FDA logo on product labels and falsely advertising discounts
Bimbo Bakeries Class Action Bimbo Bakeries April 2020: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement in which the company agreed to change the marketing materials for several of its baked goods. According to…
Sleep Walker and Red Dawn Liquid Class Action Sleep Walker and Red Dawn Liquid Allegations: Failing to disclose that dietary supplements contain ingredients that are dangerous and not approved by the FDA
Goldfish Crackers Class Action Goldfish Crackers Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations
Bakery Goods at The Fresh Market Class Action Bakery Goods at The Fresh Market Allegations: Misleadingly using a nutrition label that does not comply with FDA regulations
Lactaid Dietary Supplements Class Action Lactaid Dietary Supplements Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that supplements prevent, treat, cure and mitigate lactose intolerance without FDA approval to make such claims
Leaf Face Masks Class Action Leaf Face Masks Allegations: Falsely advertising masks as FDA approved and made in USA, among other things
Gatorade Fit Class Action Gatorade Fit Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as “Real Healthy Hydration,” having “No Sugar Added,” and being an “Excellent Source of Vitamin A & C” without meeting the FDA’s requirements to make such…
E25Bio COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Class Action E25Bio COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Allegations: Falsely marketing COVID-19 tests as accurate and authorized by the FDA
Nutrient Content Claims on Sprout Baby Foods Class Action Nutrient Content Claims on Sprout Baby Foods Allegations: Misleadingly representing the amount of certain nutrients in products when the FDA prohibits such claims on foods for children under two years of age
Penuma Class Action Penuma Allegations: Falsely marketing that the device and procedure are safe, effective, and FDA-cleared
Great Value Apple Juice Class Action Great Value Apple Juice Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, more inorganic arsenic than the FDA allows in apple juice
Similasan Eye Relief Class Action Similasan Eye Relief Allegations: Marketing products as able to relieve various eye issues when the company does not have FDA approval to make such drug claims and has not shown that the products…
Bakery Goods from Mitchell Grocery Class Action Bakery Goods from Mitchell Grocery Allegations: Failing to place the proper nutrition label on bakery goods, in violation of FDA and Alabama state law and regulations