DuraCeramic Tiles Class Action DuraCeramic Tiles September 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement resolving this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive $17.50 for every ten square feet…
Monster HDMI Cables and HDTVs Class Action Monster HDMI Cables and HDTVs January 2016: A federal judge dismissed all of the false advertising claims in this class-action, finding, among other things, that the named plaintiff did not sufficiently plead that he relied…
Nature Valley Bars Class Action Nature Valley Bars November 2014: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit because General Mills agreed to remove the 100% Natural claims from products containing unnatural ingredients. (Bohac et al v. General Mills, Inc., Case…
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Autocare Ad Alert Autocare This official-looking notification letter claims to contain “time sensitive” information, and comes with the following warning: $2,000 fine, 5 years imprisonment, or both for any person interfering or obstructing with…
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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds Consumer News Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…
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Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups Class Action Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups Allegations: Falsely marketing Pyrex glass measuring cups as dishwasher safe and failing to adequately disclose the terms of warranties
Costa Del Mar’s Warranties for Sunglasses Class Action Costa Del Mar’s Warranties for Sunglasses A class-action lawsuit was filed against Costa Del Mar for allegedly engaging in a bait-and-switch scheme. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company deceptively advertises that its sunglasses are “backed…
TruthFinder Ad Alert TruthFinder If you’re looking for a partner’s marriage and divorce records, you’re going to have to look somewhere else.
NatraBio® Homeopathic Products Class Action NatraBio® Homeopathic Products September 2017: The remaining claims were voluntarily dismissed. The individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. and the class members’ claims were…
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SharkNinja’s NeverStick Nonstick Cookware Ad Alert SharkNinja’s NeverStick Nonstick Cookware Does NeverStick really perform better than other nonstick cookware brands?
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020 Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.
Precor Treadmills’ Touch Sensor Monitoring Features Class Action Precor Treadmills’ Touch Sensor Monitoring Features 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that resolves this lawsuit. According to its terms, the company agreed to provide class members with a chest strap…
Subaru’s Starlink Infotainment System Class Action Subaru’s Starlink Infotainment System June 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. October 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. For more information, go to https://www.starlinkinfotainment.settlementclass.com/. August 2019:…
Costa Del Mar Warranties Class Action Costa Del Mar Warranties February 2020: This case was stayed as a result of a settlement agreement reached in Smith v. Costa Del Mar. Click here to learn more about the settlement agreement and…