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Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

Consumer News

Energy Star Asks for a Mulligan

If you’ve ever shopped around for a household appliance or new heating system, you’ve probably seen this sticker: Energy Star was created in 1992 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…

Spark Energy

Class Action

Spark Energy

In December 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Spark Energy (a supplier of electricity and natural gas) for allegedly engaging in a deceptive bait-and-switch scheme. According to the complaint,…

XOOM Energy

Class Action

XOOM Energy

February 2017: A federal judge dismissed some of the claims in this lawsuit while allowing others – including fraud claims – to move forward. To read the full decision and…

The Energy Efficiency of Samsung Televisions

Class Action

The Energy Efficiency of Samsung Televisions

In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Samsung for allegedly misrepresenting the energy efficiency of its televisions. Specifically, the complaint claims that Samsung televisions have ENERGYGUIDE labels and…

Hiko Energy

Class Action

Hiko Energy

June 2016: This action was dismissed because the parties settled. For more information about the settlement, click here. September 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Hiko Energy LLC for…

The Rates at Spark Energy

Class Action

The Rates at Spark Energy

June 2019: This case was transferred from a court in Illinois to another in New Jersey where a similar case (Rolland v. Spark Energy) is pending. (Case No. 19-cv-14114, D.N.J.)…

Starion Energy

Class Action

Starion Energy

April 2016: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal of the lawsuit. March 2016: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss finding that the…

Ambit’s Energy Rates

Class Action

Ambit’s Energy Rates

March 2017: A federal judge granted Ambit’s motion for summary judgment concluding that there was no fraudulent misrepresentation or fraudulent intent, among other things. To learn more about the judge’s…

All Day Energy Greens

Class Action

All Day Energy Greens

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing All Day Energy Greens as an “all natural energy drink” that increases energy, improves digestion, and supports weight management

Ambit Energy’s “1% Savings Guarantee”

Class Action

Ambit Energy’s “1% Savings Guarantee”

July 2018: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. February 2018: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement. According to the terms, class members…

Smart One Energy, LLC

Class Action

Smart One Energy, LLC

March 2018: After the parties notified the court that they reached a settlement agreement, this case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.…

Rates from Agway Energy Services

Class Action

Rates from Agway Energy Services

In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Agway Energy Services for allegedly deceptively luring consumers to switch energy suppliers by promising them low teaser rates followed by variable…

Starion Energy Rates

Class Action

Starion Energy Rates

In May 2017, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Starion Energy. The January 2017 complaint alleges that the company offers low initial rates for…

Gateway Energy Services

Class Action

Gateway Energy Services

In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Gateway Energy Services for allegedly luring consumers to switch energy suppliers by promising them that it offers competitive market-based rates for…

Xoom Energy Rates

Class Action

Xoom Energy Rates

In May 2018, a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Xoom Energy was transferred to federal court. The complaint, which was originally filed in state court in April 2018, alleges that…

Energy Plus

Class Action

Energy Plus

In September 2013, a federal judge approved a $14.3 million settlement to a class-action lawsuit consumers filed against Energy Plus Holdings, an electricity supplier in New York, in 2011. The…

Verde Energy

Class Action

Verde Energy

Allegations: Falsely promising low teaser rates followed by variable rates that are based on market conditions when the variable rate is not based on market conditions and is inflated

CleanChoice Energy

Class Action

CleanChoice Energy

Allegations: Falsely marketing energy as from renewable sources, 100% clean and pollution-free and failing to disclosing certain information about its monthly rates

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