Monster Energy Class Action Monster Energy July 2016: The Ninth Circuit revived some of the claims in this lawsuit finding that they were not preempted and the FDA did not have primary jurisdiction over them. Other…
Anabolic Rush Class Action Anabolic Rush May 2014: A federal judge dismissed this action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. October 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against AST Sports Science, Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers…
DraftKings and FanDuel Class Action DraftKings and FanDuel Allegations: Falsely promising to match up to $600 of a new player’s initial deposit when DraftKings only matches that amount if the players pays thousands of dollars in additional entry…
Methylsynephrine (Oxilofrine) Supplements Ad Alert Methylsynephrine (Oxilofrine) Supplements FDA warning letters take aim at banned stimulant.
Cascade Model R Lacrosse Helmets Class Action Cascade Model R Lacrosse Helmets March 2016: Plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint alleging that Performance Lacrosse Group falsely represents that its Cascade R lacrosse helmets meet the NOCSAE safety standards when such claims are…
Philadelphia Flyers Full Season Ticket Package Class Action Philadelphia Flyers Full Season Ticket Package March 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement resolving this action. December 2013: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed against…
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Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading? Consumer News Are Apple’s Ads about Siri Misleading? A lawsuit filed against Apple claims that the company “. . . has conveyed the misleading and deceptive message that the iPhone 4S’s Siri feature, a so-called voice-activated assistant…
Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request Ad Alert Don’t Reply to Suspicious Date Request This person sounds like a great catch—“kind, sociable and fluffy”—what more could you want?
Maxam Nutraceutics Ad Alert Maxam Nutraceutics Maxam Nutraceutics, a dietary-supplement maker, advertised its PCA dietary supplement on TV and on the web as “the only product ever specifically developed to naturally help your body safely and…
International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Consumer News International Law Enforcement Shuts Down Holiday Counterfeiters Cyber scammers focus of effort.
Supplements for Brain Bruises? Consumer News Supplements for Brain Bruises? They don’t exist, warns FDA.
Subscriptions to The Athletic Class Action Subscriptions to The Athletic Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Lifetime Basketball Products Class Action Lifetime Basketball Products A settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit filed against Lifetime Products Inc. and Sports Authority Inc. for allegedly misrepresenting various Lifetime basketball products were “Made in the USA”…
E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? Consumer News E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.
VPX Meltdown Fat Incinerator Supplement Class Action VPX Meltdown Fat Incinerator Supplement June 2015: The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s class certification decision. March 2014: A federal judge refused to certify the class in a lawsuit alleging that…
Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? Consumer News Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.