Verizon Wireless’s May 2019 Mother’s Day Promotion Class Action Verizon Wireless’s May 2019 Mother’s Day Promotion In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Verizon Wireless alleging that its May 2019 Mother’s Day promotion was a bait-and-switch scheme. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company falsely…
Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold & Flu and Night Cold & Flu Class Action Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold & Flu and Night Cold & Flu Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
FedEx’s “Standard Overnight” Delivery Services Class Action FedEx’s “Standard Overnight” Delivery Services Allegations: Misrepresenting that packages and letters would be delivered the next day for consumers who purchased “standard overnight” delivery when packages and letters were not delivered the next day
Direct Energy Rates Class Action Direct Energy Rates Allegations: Falsely representing that consumers are charged the price of electricity as of the day before it is delivered when the company actually charges rates determined hourly on the day…
Majestic Rivers of Europe Class Action Majestic Rivers of Europe A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vantage Travel Service for allegedly making deceptive representations about its “Majestic Rivers of Europe” tour (a European tour that travels through Austria, Germany, and…
Igloo Water Coolers Class Action Igloo Water Coolers In October 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Igloo Products for allegedly deceptively marketing that ice will stay frozen in its ice coolers for a specific period of time…
GEICO’s Giveback Program Class Action GEICO’s Giveback Program Allegations: Falsely advertising that the company would compensate customers for overpayments made during the COVID-19 pandemic by applying discounts to new and renewal auto insurance policies from April to October…
Premier Financial Pyramid Scheme Claims Class Action Premier Financial Pyramid Scheme Claims April 2020: This case was consolidated with a related case, Chen v. Premier Financial. To learn the status of the consolidated case, click here. (In Re PFA Insurance Marketing Litigation,…
Neuriva Class Action Neuriva Allegations: Falsely marketing Neuriva supplements as “clinically proven” to improve “brain performance” when the company has no scientific or clinical proof that the supplements or ingredients in them provide the…
Diet Dr. Pepper Class Action Diet Dr. Pepper December 2019: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision in the Becerra case concluding that reasonable consumers would not think that the word “Diet” in the…
Whole Foods Products Class Action Whole Foods Products November 2018: This action was dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. January 2018: This case was reopened after the appeals…
Gerber Baby Food Class Action Gerber Baby Food March 2018: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint making similar allegations that Gerber violated the law by making nutrient content and “No Sugar Added” claims because the nutritional needs of infants…
Gogo’s Recurring Charges Class Action Gogo’s Recurring Charges April 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. December 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews Class Action Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews Allegations: Deceptively and artificially inflating consumer reviews on its website by failing to post reviews with three or fewer stars
Apartments Owned by UDR, Inc. Class Action Apartments Owned by UDR, Inc. Allegations: Falsely advertising that residents of certain buildings have access to a swimming pool during pool hours when the pool is rented out to non-residents for a substantial part of…
Pataday Extra Strength Once Daily Relief Class Action Pataday Extra Strength Once Daily Relief Allegations: Falsely marketing that containers contain a 30-day supply when they last approximately 20 days
PRIME Energy and Hydration Drinks Class Action PRIME Energy and Hydration Drinks Allegations: Marketing drinks to children and teens when they contain more caffeine than the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends they should consume in one day and failing to adequately disclose…
“Independent Doctors of Optometry” at Costco Class Action “Independent Doctors of Optometry” at Costco In July 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed in part and vacated in part the dismissal of a class-action lawsuit filed against Costco in 2014. The lawsuit alleges…
Bass Pro Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks Class Action Bass Pro Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks Allegations: Misrepresenting that socks come with a “lifetime guarantee” that allows consumers to replace worn-out socks with a new pair at no charge when the lifetime guarantee changed to a…