Yerba Mate Class Action Yerba Mate September 2014: After the parties agreed to dismiss the lawsuit, a federal judge dismissed the individual claims with prejudice (meaning that the individuals cannot refile the complaint), and the Putative…
Big Mac Class Action Big Mac Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the product packaging contains substances that make them unsafe for humans and harmful to the environment
Whopper Class Action Whopper Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “safe” and “sustainable” when the packaging contains substances that are harmful to people and the environment
Thinx Products Class Action Thinx Products Allegations: Misleadingly advertising products as safe, healthy, sustainable, and free of harmful chemicals when they contain chemicals that are harmful
H&M’s Sustainability Claims Class Action H&M’s Sustainability Claims Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as sustainable
Gucci Exotic Skin Products Class Action Gucci Exotic Skin Products Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company uses sustainable, humane, and ethical practices to source exotic skins
Lululemon’s Be Planet Campaign Class Action Lululemon’s Be Planet Campaign Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company will become more sustainable and minimize its environmental impact
Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Consumer News Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.
Brooklyn Steel Nonstick Cookware Class Action Brooklyn Steel Nonstick Cookware Allegations: Falsely marketing products as healthy, sustainable, and good for people and the environment
Bubble Yum Class Action Bubble Yum Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as high quality and sustainable, and claiming the brand is transparent about its ingredients
Mondelez Products Class Action Mondelez Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the company sources cocoa using sustainable practices that “help protect people & planet” when the company uses practices that harm the environment and perpetuate child and…
Great Value and Sam’s Choice Seafood Class Action Great Value and Sam’s Choice Seafood Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable
Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s Seafood Products Class Action Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s Seafood Products Allegations: Falsely marketing seafoods as sustainable
Grain and Salad Bowls from CAVA Class Action Grain and Salad Bowls from CAVA Allegations: Falsely marketing products as healthy and sustainable
Ottomanson, Sweet Home Collection, LUXE Life, and Other Bamboo Products Class Action Ottomanson, Sweet Home Collection, LUXE Life, and Other Bamboo Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as rayon, eco-friendly, and sustainable
Bumble Bee Seafoods Class Action Bumble Bee Seafoods Allegations: Falsely marketing seafoods as sustainable
Nike’s Sustainability Collection Class Action Nike’s Sustainability Collection Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made with recycled, organic, and sustainable materials that reduce waste and the company’s carbon footprint and support a “Move To Zero” carbon and waste
Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers Consumer News Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers TINA.org files greenwashing complaints against eco-friendly toothpaste brand.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Class Action The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable, earth-friendly, and from family-owned farms
The Period Company Class Action The Period Company Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “waste-free,” “non-toxic,” “sustainable,” and “kind to the user and the Planet”