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Bell Deer Warning Devices

Class Action

Bell Deer Warning Devices

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products make “dual-pitch sounds” that “help[] reduce accidents” with deer when scientific evidence shows the devices do not prevent collisions with deer

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…

CVS Algal-900 DHA

Class Action

CVS Algal-900 DHA

June 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. May 2018: A magistrate judge concluded that…

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…

Monster Energy

Class Action

Monster Energy

July 2016: The Ninth Circuit revived some of the claims in this lawsuit finding that they were not preempted and the FDA did not have primary jurisdiction over them. Other…

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

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

Leaf Face Masks

Class Action

Leaf Face Masks

Allegations: Falsely advertising masks as FDA approved and made in USA, among other things

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Zelle

Class Action

Zelle

Allegations: Deceptively marketing the service as fast, safe and secure way to send money without disclosing that there is a widespread fraud problem on the platform and victims of fraud…

Sezzle’s Buy Now, Pay Later Services

Class Action

Sezzle’s Buy Now, Pay Later Services

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that Sezzle is a free service with no fees, interest or other catches without adequately warning users of the risk that banks processing Sezzle payments will charge…

Klarna’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service

Class Action

Klarna’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Klarna is a free service without adequately warning consumers of the risk that banks processing payments will charge them overdraft fees

Zelle at JPMorgan Chase Bank

Class Action

Zelle at JPMorgan Chase Bank

Allegations: Marketing Zelle as safe and secure without disclosing that there’s a risk consumers will lose money in fraudulent transactions and the bank will not reimburse them for lost funds

Up & Up Acetaminophen

Class Action

Up & Up Acetaminophen

Allegations: Marketing the product as a safe pain reliever for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to it increases the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in…

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