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Online vape retailers, manufacturers, and labeling laboratories are at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit, which claims that consumers were misled into purchasing vape pens containing levels of hemp-derived delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 THC) that exceed the legal threshold.

The lawsuit, initiated by lead plaintiff Hannah Ledbetter, asserts that she bought delta-8 vape pens from Cloud 9 Online Smoke & Vape LLC under the impression that the product labels accurately represented their contents. This case was brought forth on Tuesday to the US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.

According to the legal filing, Ledbetter had the purchased vape pens subjected to laboratory analysis, which purportedly revealed that the actual THC content far exceeded the amounts stated on their labels, showing a delta-9 THC concentration higher than the legally allowed limit of 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

The answer to this question varies depending on the specific class action settlement. Carefully review the claim filing instructions to determine whether proof of purchase is necessary when submitting your claim form.

Certain class action settlements specifically require certain forms of proof from claimants, such as a store receipt, product packaging, or another court-approved document, to support your claim for an award. However, many other settlements do not require proof of purchase for participation.

In some settlements, you may have the option to choose whether to include proof of purchase with your claim form. Typically, class members who furnish proof of purchase are eligible for a higher payout compared to those who do not provide evidence of their product or service acquisition.

We can all agree that NFL apparel is expensive.  A new lawsuit against the NFL claims that antitrust violations are a big part of the reason.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the National Football League (NFL) and sports merchandise leader Fanatics in a Manhattan federal court. An Illinois resident accuses the NFL and its 32 teams of conspiring with Fanatics, based in Jacksonville, Florida, to monopolize the online retail market for licensed sports merchandise like jerseys and t-shirts. The suit claims this has led to consumers paying artificially high prices due to stifled competition.

The lawsuit alleges that instead of engaging in competitive sales, the NFL and its teams have effectively given Fanatics exclusive control over the market, with the sports merchandise company sharing its monopoly profits with the teams. This arrangement is said to have disadvantaged other retailers.

A class action lawsuit has been filed against American Express Company and American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. The lawsuit accuses these companies of imposing anti-competitive practices in the credit card market.  The plaintiffs’ lawsuit is based on a combination of federal and state antitrust laws, state consumer protection statutes, and claims of unjust enrichment.

This week, a group of debit card users has achieved class certification in a lawsuit against American Express Co. The class, representing users from 11 states and the District of Columbia, alleges that American Express’s rules have indirectly inflated rival card costs.

Cheryl Caldwell has filed a class action lawsuit against Nordic Naturals, Inc., alleging deceptive labeling practices regarding their product “Ultimate® Omega 2X.”

Caldwell claims the “2X” designation misleads consumers into believing that the product contains twice the omega-3 content of Nordic Naturals’ “Ultimate® Omega” product. Contrary to this implication, “Ultimate Omega 2X” contains 2150 mg of omega-3 per serving, not the 2560 mg that would represent double the “Ultimate Omega” product’s 1280 mg. Caldwell argues that this discrepancy results in the product having 16% less omega-3 than what is suggested by the “2X” label.  Let’s all admit that 16% less is not “2X” but it is not that far off, right?  But still, I get it. Misleading is misleading.

Nordic Natural Class Action Claims and Allegations

TRESemmé is a popular brand of shampoo and other hair care products made by Unilever, Inc. Recently, consumers have filed lawsuits alleging that TRESemmé shampoo contains harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde that have caused users to suffer hair loss.

About Unilever and TRESemmé

Unilever is a major manufacturer of personal care products and it is the second leading manufacturer of shampoo in the world. TRESemmé is one of Unilever’s most popular hair care brands. The TRESemmé Products are sold directly by Unilever through retailers.  Unilever promotes TRESemmé Products through labeling and advertising channels, including representations written or approved by Unilever on retail websites like Walmart.

A new class action lawsuit has been filed in Illinois federal court against The Quaker Oats Co., alleging negligence in ensuring the safety and quality of its granola products. This negligence led to the recall of over 90 varieties of breakfast items and snacks, suspected of being contaminated with salmonella during production.

On December 15, the Chicago-based company announced the recall of certain granola and oat bars and cereals due to potential salmonella exposure during processing. Salmonella is known to cause serious illnesses. The recall includes Quaker Chewy Bars in various flavors, multiple Quaker Simply Granola Oats varieties, and several Quaker snack mixes, as stated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

January 12, 2024 Update