Class Action Roundup With Scott Hardy | Feb. 1-5

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Top Class Actions founder and president Scott Hardy breaks down this week’s top class action lawsuits and settlements you should know about!

Cuisinart AirFryer Damages Property: Class Action Lawsuit

A recent class action lawsuit alleges Cuisinart’s Digital AirFryer Toaster Ovens can cause burn damage to consumers’ homes, even when they have followed the included directions.

The plaintiff in the class action lawsuit is demanding the company recall the AirFryer after the product scorched the marble backsplash in her kitchen last year. She says she was using the AirFryer for its intended purpose.

According to the complaint, Cuisinart fails to warn buyers the AirFryer doesn’t have shielding on the top and back to prevent burn damage.

The alleged defect also could lead to potential injury.

The plaintiff seeks to represent a nationwide Class of consumers.

Read more here!

Dove ‘Real Mixed Berries’ Falsely Advertised, According to Class Action Lawsuit

Mars Wrigley has been accused of misrepresenting its Dove Real Mixed Berries.

According to a recent class action lawsuit, the company represents the candy as being only chocolate and fruit, when it actually contains other ingredients, such as sugar, ascorbic acid, and citric acid.

The plaintiff says consumers are duped into spending more money to purchase Dove Real Mixed Berries based on the label’s statements about the product: “Real Mixed Berries” and “Made with REAL FRUIT.”

The class action lawsuit argues Mars Wrigley’s representations on the front label mislead customers because the back lists the extra ingredients.

The plaintiff has accused Mars Wrigley of being in violation of consumer protection laws.

Find out more about this case here.

Ring Video Doorbell Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Hidden Subscription Fees

Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit allege the maker of the Ring security system hides a monthly service fee from customers — but unless they pay the fee, the system is rendered useless.

The plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim they purchased two Ring doorbell security systems without any indication from the box that there was a monthly subscription required.

According to the complaint, original versions of the doorbell clearly stated a monthly fee would be required in order to access the system’s online features. However, newer versions do not indicate this fee.

The plaintiffs argue the fee information should be clearly displayed on all Ring system packaging, because without paying the fee to record or pull up video, the Ring is “nothing more than an expensive electronic alternative to looking out one’s window.” 

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New Young Living Essential Oils Class Action Lawsuit Alleges False ‘Therapeutic’ Promises

A second class action lawsuit in less than two months alleges Young Living Essential Oils are not the therapeutic treatment promised by the company.

According to the class action lawsuit, Young Living makes a variety of promises related to its essential oils, namely that they can help relieve anxiety, maintain energy, and treat symptoms of depression.

However, the plaintiff says, Young Living’s deceitful advertising practices take advantage of health-conscious individuals who pay for — but do not receive — the oils’ advertised benefits.

The plaintiff seeks to represent a nationwide Class of consumers who bought the allegedly “therapeutic” oils but did not experience any health-related benefits from them.

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Beck’s Non-Alcoholic Drinks Labels Aren’t Misleading, Brewer Claims

Anheuser-Busch has filed a motion to dismiss a January class action lawsuit that claims the language on the label of Beck’s non-alcoholic drinks is misleading.

The plaintiff in the case says the label led them to believe the product was alcohol-free, and made their purchase based on this claim, not realizing the beverage did, in fact, contain a small amount of alcohol.

In its motion to dismiss, Anheuser-Busch argues the label does state traces of alcohol are present in the product and is compliant with regulatory requirements.

The plaintiff’s counsel says they plan to oppose the motion to dismiss.

Read more on this class action lawsuit here!