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Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream

April 2013: Both actions were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. Astiana Dismissal Rutledge-Muhs Dismissal…

Trump University

Class Action

Trump University

In October 2014, a federal judge granted the plaintiff’s motion to certify a class in a false advertising lawsuit against Donald Trump. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2013,…

Grand Theft Auto V

Class Action

Grand Theft Auto V

August 2017: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the July 2017 order dismissing their case. July 2017: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed with…

Grand Getaway Travel Membership Benefits

Class Action

Grand Getaway Travel Membership Benefits

December 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. September 2015: A false advertising class-action…

University of Rochester

Class Action

University of Rochester

Allegations: Misrepresenting that the school safeguards students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2023

American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Class Action

American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the school protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023

Saint Louis University

Class Action

Saint Louis University

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects students’ and applicants’ personal information

Johnson & Wales University

Class Action

Johnson & Wales University

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024

Virginia Union University

Class Action

Virginia Union University

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in February 2023

Doctoral Degrees at Walden University

Class Action

Doctoral Degrees at Walden University

In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walden University for allegedly misleadingly marketing that doctoral degrees cost $60,000-$70,000 and take about three years to complete when, in reality,…

The Nursing Program at Aspen University

Class Action

The Nursing Program at Aspen University

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the nursing program provides “the essential skills needed to practice as a professional registered nurse” when various aspects of the program are “completely inadequate” to support…

Columbia University

Class Action

Columbia University

Allegations: Misleading prospective students by providing false data to U.S. News & World Report in order to rank higher

Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee

Class Action

Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee

Allegations: Marketing vehicles as safe and reliable when the batteries can catch fire due to a defect

Grande Games Gambling Games

Class Action

Grande Games Gambling Games

Allegations: Promoting illegal virtual gambling games

Overdraft Fees at University & State Employees Credit Union

Class Action

Overdraft Fees at University & State Employees Credit Union

Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees

True Lemon Drink Mixes

Class Action

True Lemon Drink Mixes

In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Grand Brands for allegedly misleadingly advertising that several flavors of True Lemon drink mixes – including Original Lemonade, Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry…

Higher One Accounts

Class Action

Higher One Accounts

December 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement of this lawsuit. June 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved a $15 million settlement to a class-action lawsuit against…

FTX and Mercedes F1