Gymboree Outlet Stores Class Action Gymboree Outlet Stores July 2016: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her claims When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal…
New York & Company Stores Discounts Class Action New York & Company Stores Discounts December 2016: A federal judge dismissed this action finding that plaintiffs failed to meet the heightened pleading standard required for fraud-based claims and lacked standing. Some of the claims were…
Discounts at Tween Brands Stores Class Action Discounts at Tween Brands Stores August 2017: This case was dismissed because the nationwide settlement was granted final approval. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. November 2015:…
O’Reilly Automotive Stores Windshield Wiper Fluid Class Action O’Reilly Automotive Stores Windshield Wiper Fluid A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against O’Reilly Automotive Stores for allegedly misrepresenting that its windshield wiper fluid protects and functions in temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit…
“COMPARE AT” Prices at T.J. Maxx Stores Class Action “COMPARE AT” Prices at T.J. Maxx Stores In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against T.J. Maxx stores for allegedly deceptively advertising “phantom markdown[s]” on merchandise by comparing a higher, fictional “COMPARE AT” price to the…
Discounts at Havaianas Outlet Stores Class Action Discounts at Havaianas Outlet Stores In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Havaianas for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on merchandise sold at its outlet stores by representing that shoppers are getting a substantial…
Cosmetics at Claire’s Stores Class Action Cosmetics at Claire’s Stores In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Claire’s Stores for allegedly failing to disclose that cosmetics – including eye shadows, compact powders, and contour palettes – contain asbestos,…
Discounts at Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores Class Action Discounts at Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Eddie Bauer for allegedly misleading consumers into believing they are getting a significant discount on merchandise sold at outlet stores when…
Discounts at Chico’s Outlet Stores Class Action Discounts at Chico’s Outlet Stores In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Chico’s for allegedly misleading consumers into thinking they are getting a significant discount on merchandise sold at outlet stores when they’re…
Discounted Prices at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Stores Class Action Discounted Prices at Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Stores In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ralph Lauren for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on merchandise sold at its factory stores in New Jersey by comparing a discounted…
Discounts at Kohl’s Stores Class Action Discounts at Kohl’s Stores November 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s approval of the settlement agreement. October and November 2016: Several objectors filed Notices of Appeal regarding the final approval of…
Discounts at Cole Haan Outlet Stores Class Action Discounts at Cole Haan Outlet Stores In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cole Haan, LLC for allegedly making consumers believe they are getting a significant discount off products sold at its outlet stores…
Starbucks Stores Class Action Starbucks Stores November 2020: A federal judge dismissed all of the claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. concluding that the plaintiffs failed to allege that Starbucks…
Penn Foster College Ad Alert Penn Foster College For-profit college reaches settlement with Oregon Department of Justice over accreditation claims.
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Discounts at Barneys New York Retail Outlet Stores Class Action Discounts at Barneys New York Retail Outlet Stores In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Barneys New York for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts at its retail outlet stores by comparing sale prices to fictitious regular prices.…