The ease and convenience of subscription services has led to the skyrocketing in popularity for companies offering auto-renewal services. Ranging from entertainment to beauty products, almost anything is accessible via subscription and the California legislature has...
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Class Action Lawsuits
New Jersey Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA) Lawsuits
The Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA) is a New Jersey consumer protection law that protects consumers from signing contracts which strip away their rights to file product liability claims. The TCCWNA is strict and clear, the consumer does...
Slack-Fill Lawsuits
Congress vested authority to promulgate regulations to prevent nonfunctional slack-fill in the Secretary of Health and Human Services, as to food, cosmetics, devices and drugs, and the Federal Trade Commission, as to other consumer commodities. Pursuant to that...
Phantom Markdown Lawsuits
A handful of large retailers and outlet stores across the country are facing class action suits for tricking consumers with “phantom markdowns”. Retailers like Calvin Klein, The Gap, Banana Republic, TJ Maxx, and Ross are at the center of the controversy alleging that...
Food Poisoning Lawsuits
The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that there are almost 50 million cases of food poisoning yearly and approximately 325,000 hospitalization. While many people recover in a few days the CDC estimates that there 5,200 deaths across the country in more...
Evaporated Cane Juice Lawsuits
Various companies are facing massive lawsuits for defrauding consumers by using the term “evaporated cane juice” and implying that it is a healthy form of sweetener. The Food and Drug Administration has been sending out warning letters and providing draft guidance to...