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Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Class Action

Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores

Allegations: Misleading promotions for “free” products

“Ski Free” Promotion

Class Action

“Ski Free” Promotion

October 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. June 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved the proposed settlement. A final approval hearing is scheduled for October 25,…

Amazon Prime’s Ad-Free Streaming Services

Class Action

Amazon Prime’s Ad-Free Streaming Services

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that Amazon Prime subscriptions included “commercial-free” streaming of movies and tv shows and then later charging an additional $2.99/month for ad-free streaming services

Nellie’s Free Range Eggs

Class Action

Nellie’s Free Range Eggs

In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Nellie’s Free Range Eggs are falsely advertised as coming from hens that live “better lives” with room to spread out…

“Buy One, Get One Free” Promotions at Winn-Dixie

Class Action

“Buy One, Get One Free” Promotions at Winn-Dixie

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that consumers who purchase products under its “Buy One, Get One Free” promotions get “free” products when the store charges more for the first product to cover…

GameStop’s “Free” Shipping

Class Action

GameStop’s “Free” Shipping

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers get “free shipping” if they spend a specified amount

Tesla’s 3 Years of Free Supercharging

Class Action

Tesla’s 3 Years of Free Supercharging

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Tesla provides three years of free supercharging for vehicles

Safeway’s Promotions for Free Products

Class Action

Safeway’s Promotions for Free Products

Allegations: Marketing that consumers who purchase items during promotions get “free” products when the store increases the price of the first product during promotions

Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products

Class Action

Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products

In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Neutrogena skincare products – including Hydro Boost Cleansing Gel and Oil Free…

H&R Block’s Free Tax Services

Class Action

H&R Block’s Free Tax Services

June 2019: The case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-3610, N. D. CA.) May 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against H&R Block for allegedly misleadingly advertising free…

Costco’s Free Replacement Warranties for Interstate Car Batteries

Class Action

Costco’s Free Replacement Warranties for Interstate Car Batteries

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising warranties as free when consumers who return a defective battery are refunded the original purchase price and then charged a higher price for a replacement battery

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics

Class Action

Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics

Allegations: False “oil-free” claims

American Airlines Free Checked Bags Program

Class Action

American Airlines Free Checked Bags Program

Allegations: Misleadingly offering certain customers free checked bags when the airline does not program the terms into its software and improperly charges customers for checked bags

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

Class Action

H&R Block’s “Free Online” Product

In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against H&R Block for allegedly misleadingly advertising its “Free Online” product to make taxpayers think that using the product would allow them…

Nature Valley Brand Granola Bars

Class Action

Nature Valley Brand Granola Bars

November 2014: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit because General Mills agreed to remove the 100% Natural claims from products containing unnatural ingredients. (Janney et al v. General Mills, Case No.…

Artnaturals Scent Free Gel Hand Sanitizers