Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pies Class Action Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pies Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals palm oil is the primary shortening ingredient
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Apple Pie Class Action Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Glazed Apple Pie September 2020: The case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. for allegedly misleading…
2 Towns Ciderhouse Apple Cider Drinks Class Action 2 Towns Ciderhouse Apple Cider Drinks September 2020: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of settlement agreement that would provide class members with a pro rata share of a $985,000 settlement fund after other expenses –…
Stem Cell Booster Serum with Swiss Apple Stem Cells Class Action Stem Cell Booster Serum with Swiss Apple Stem Cells November 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. April 2015: A…
Cran-Apple and Cran-Grape Juices Class Action Cran-Apple and Cran-Grape Juices August 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2020: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for July…
Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar Class Action Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar Allegations: Marketing drinks as “safe” and containing “all natural ingredients” when their packaging contains synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAs) that harm people and the environment
Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie Class Action Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that pie is “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals it contains more palm oil than butter
Capri Sun Apple Juices Class Action Capri Sun Apple Juices Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives”
Minute Maid Apple Juice Class Action Minute Maid Apple Juice Allegations: Marketing products using the phrase “with vitamin C” on the front label without adequately disclosing that they contain a chemically modified form of vitamin C that acts as a…
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MacBook Pro Laptops with Touch Bars Class Action MacBook Pro Laptops with Touch Bars In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Apple for allegedly misleadingly marketing the MacBook Pro laptop with a touch bar as having “truer-to-life pictures with realistically vivid details”…
Ads Hopscotching across Platforms Consumer News Ads Hopscotching across Platforms Consumers are gaining control over TV ads, but more are popping up in social media.
Powerbeats Headphones Class Action Powerbeats Headphones Allegations: Deceptively marketing Powerbeats headphones as “BUILT TO ENDURE” and the “BEST HEADPHONES FOR WORKING OUT”
Seriously Siri? Blog Seriously Siri? When I watched Samuel L. Jackson talk to Siri in his flirtatious way in the iPhone television commercial and how efficient she (it?) was in helping him arrange a romantic…
Switch Sparkling Beverages Class Action Switch Sparkling Beverages In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Apple & Eve for allegedly misleadingly marketing Switch Sparkling beverages as being healthy, low-calorie drinks with “No Preservatives” and “No Sugar…
The iTunes “Season Pass” of Breaking Bad Season 5 Class Action The iTunes “Season Pass” of Breaking Bad Season 5 October 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed…
Screens of iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max Class Action Screens of iPhone X, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max November 2019: A federal judge dismissed claims that the company misrepresented the size of the screen, but allowed claims that the company misrepresented the pixel count to move forward. December…
MacBook Pro Class Action MacBook Pro In August 2013, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against Apple for allegedly falsely advertising its MacBook Pro with Retina Display (rMBP). Specifically, the complaint, which was filed…
Amazon’s House on Fire Consumer News Amazon’s House on Fire FTC sues Internet giant over in-app charges racked up by kids.
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