Philip Morris Light and Low-Tar Tobacco Products Class Action Philip Morris Light and Low-Tar Tobacco Products In April 2014, an appellate judge reinstated a 2003 verdict and made Philip Morris liable for a $10.1 billion award in favor of the plaintiffs. The class-action lawsuit against Philip…
Low Sodium and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Smart Balance® Buttery Spreads Class Action Low Sodium and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Smart Balance® Buttery Spreads October 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended…
Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Class Action Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Allegations: Falsely marketing Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
Breyers Delights Vanilla Bean Low Fat Ice Cream Class Action Breyers Delights Vanilla Bean Low Fat Ice Cream Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ice cream as vanilla
Isopure Zero-Carb and Low-Carb Protein Powder Class Action Isopure Zero-Carb and Low-Carb Protein Powder December 2014: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Lifeway Low Fat Kefir Class Action Lifeway Low Fat Kefir In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lifeway Foods for allegedly falsely representing that its Low Fat Kefir – Plain (unsweetened) is “99% lactose-free” when, in reality, it…
Spirit Airlines Prices Class Action Spirit Airlines Prices Allegations: Misleadingly representing that it is a “low-cost, low-fare airline” offering affordable travel
Spam Lite and Spam 25% Less Sodium Products Class Action Spam Lite and Spam 25% Less Sodium Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as low in sodium and healthy
Goldfish Crackers Class Action Goldfish Crackers Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations
Gold Peak Slightly Sweet Teas Class Action Gold Peak Slightly Sweet Teas Allegations: Misleadingly marketing teas as low in sugar when they are actually high in sugar
Verde Energy Prices Class Action Verde Energy Prices Allegations: Misleadingly offering “low cost” and “competitive” rates when the variable rates charged by the electricity supplier after the initial teaser rate expires are not tied to the market price…
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
Frito-Lay’s Pretzels Class Action Frito-Lay’s Pretzels September 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2014: A federal judge granted in part and denied in part Frito-Lay’s motion to…
Atkins Nutritionals “Net Carbs” Claims Class Action Atkins Nutritionals “Net Carbs” Claims Allegations: Falsely marketing products as having low net carbs
Bud Light Lime-A-Rita Class Action Bud Light Lime-A-Rita April 2017: Plaintiffs’ petition for en banc review was denied. March 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s decision to dismiss the lawsuit. The appellate court…
Chai Tea Lattes from Oregon Chai Class Action Chai Tea Lattes from Oregon Chai In November 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kerry Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Oregon Chai brand Chai Tea Latte as “slightly sweet” to make consumers believe the beverage…
TurboTax’s Free Services Class Action TurboTax’s Free Services Allegations: Deceptively marketing TurboTax’s free tax filing services
Viridian Energy Rates Class Action Viridian Energy Rates June 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members may receive either…
StubHub’s Advertised Prices Class Action StubHub’s Advertised Prices Allegations: Misleadingly advertising low ticket prices without properly disclosing and including additional fees
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…