What to Know about this Vehicle Notice Ad Alert What to Know about this Vehicle Notice This official-looking postcard warns recipients that their warranty is about to expire, and that if they want to continue coverage, they must call the company’s hotline. If you have questions…
Walmart’s Warranties for Car Batteries Class Action Walmart’s Warranties for Car Batteries In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly deceptively advertising that consumers who purchase car batteries receive a warranty allowing for the replacement of defective batteries…
Warranties for Invicta Watches Class Action Warranties for Invicta Watches In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Invicta Watch Company of America for allegedly enticing consumers to purchase watches by falsely promising a free warranty when, according to…
Beltone Hearing Aids Class Action Beltone Hearing Aids Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that warranty coverage is free when consumers who make repair claims must pay a deductible
Tassimo Coffee Brewers and Starbucks Class Action Tassimo Coffee Brewers and Starbucks May 2016: The Sixth Circuit dismissed the appeal of the District Court’s denial of class certification and affirmed both the decision to dismiss breach of warranty claims and the attorney’s…
Samsung Galaxy S5 Ad Alert Samsung Galaxy S5 A phone that is only “water resistant” under the right circumstances.
Softball Bats from Wilson Sporting Goods Class Action Softball Bats from Wilson Sporting Goods June 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement in which the company agreed to provide consumers with vouchers to use toward a future purchase. According to the settlement…
L.L. Bean’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Class Action L.L. Bean’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee June 2018: A federal judge dismissed the Bondi case for lack of standing and failure to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. February – May 2018: Multiple…
Bass Pro Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks Class Action Bass Pro Redhead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks Allegations: Misrepresenting that socks come with a “lifetime guarantee” that allows consumers to replace worn-out socks with a new pair at no charge when the lifetime guarantee changed to a…
Nissan Leaf Class Action Nissan Leaf In September 2012, a class action was filed against Nissan for allegedly hiding the fact that its Leaf cars prematurely lose battery life and driving range. The unhappy drivers are…
Aquafeel Water Filtration Systems Class Action Aquafeel Water Filtration Systems In September 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Aquafeel Solutions for allegedly making deceptive representations to sell water filtration systems. Specifically, the complaint claims that the company: Misrepresents that…
X-Hose Pro Class Action X-Hose Pro July 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. March 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement that will resolve four class-action lawsuits against the company: Bergman…
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…
Samsung Z Fold 3 Smartphone Class Action Samsung Z Fold 3 Smartphone Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the smartphone as durable
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LeafFilter Gutter Guard: ‘Keeps You Off the Ladder’ Ad Alert LeafFilter Gutter Guard: ‘Keeps You Off the Ladder’ Gutter cleaning is dirty and annoying. So is deceptive marketing.
Various Vitamin Shoppe Dietary Supplements Class Action Various Vitamin Shoppe Dietary Supplements September 2017: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint making similar allegations (i.e., that labels misleadingly state the total number of units in the container without adequately disclosing that one serving is…
Garmin’s Forerunner 610 Sports Watch Class Action Garmin’s Forerunner 610 Sports Watch November 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. May 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the settlement terms, class…
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…
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…