All articles tagged with #false advertising
A San Francisco-based class-action accuses Oura of false advertising, arguing its AI-powered sleep-tracking rings cannot accurately measure sleep stages and rely on AI-generated guesses rather than clinical-grade data, despite marketing claims of high sleep-staging accuracy; the suit seeks class-action status and a jury trial, with no immediate comment from Oura.
The New York Knicks’ legal team sent a cease-and-desist to Aber Kawas, a Mamdani-backed NY state Senate candidate, demanding removal of campaign materials that used a doctored Knicks logo, accusing the campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, and false association with the team. Kawas’ campaign had circulated stickers and social posts mimicking Knicks branding; Knicks MSG says they are not endorsing Kawas and declined further comment.
An appeals court in California ruled that the Kars4Kids jingle can remain on the air while the case over the ads’ alleged false statements proceeds, reversing a lower-court ruling that the campaign misled California donors about how donations are used; supporters say the decision lets the charity continue fundraising during the appeal, while the plaintiff asserts the ad’s omissions are misleading.
A California judge ruled that the long-running Kars4Kids jingle constitutes false advertising and ordered the charity to stop airing it in California within 30 days, require disclosures of its religious affiliation and geographic focus, and pay $250 restitution to a plaintiff; the ruling notes the ad's framing can create an unfair playing field for local charities and underscores that funds largely go to Oorah, which uses donations for Israel-based programs, including a building purchase.
Tesla has filed a California lawsuit to overturn a DMV ruling that labeled its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving labels as false advertising. The company had already adjusted branding—removing Autopilot from some listings and converting FSD to a subscription—while contending the names aren’t unambiguously false and that consumers understand their meaning. The DMV said it did not suspend Tesla’s license after the changes, but Tesla argues it didn’t receive due process in the hearings, highlighting the broader debate over how ADAS features are marketed in California.
A federal judge in Illinois dismissed a consumer lawsuit claiming Buffalo Wild Wings’ “boneless wings” labeling misled customers. The judge ruled the term is a common, fanciful name and that a reasonable consumer wouldn’t expect bone-in, wing meat, allowing the plaintiff to amend the complaint by March 20 if desired.
California's DMV is considering a 30-day ban on Tesla sales over claims that the company's 'Autopilot' feature is falsely advertised, as Tesla's driver assistance system does not meet autonomous standards. The state paused immediate action to negotiate with Tesla, which has criticized the move and changed the name of its 'Full Self-Driving' feature to 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)'. The case highlights ongoing safety and regulatory concerns surrounding Tesla's self-driving claims, despite federal investigations and legal rulings.
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Apple by three customers, accusing the company of violating California consumer protection laws and false advertising due to persistent crackling issues with AirPods Pro. Despite software updates and a repair program initiated in 2020, many users continue to experience the problem, leading to claims that Apple misled consumers by promoting the AirPods Pro's sound quality. The lawsuit seeks relief for affected customers, arguing they would not have purchased or would have paid less for the defective product.
Sony has quietly removed the 8K logo from PlayStation 5 boxes, which initially promised support for 8K graphics. Fans have noticed the change and some have called it false advertising, as the PS5 has not delivered on this promise. Despite the console's capability to display 8K resolution, it has not been widely adopted by developers, and only one game, The Touryst, offers 8K resolution on the PS5.
Sony has quietly removed the 8K resolution logo from PS5 packaging, sparking accusations of false advertising from fans. Despite initial claims that the console would support 8K, it has never fully utilized this functionality, with only one game, The Touryst, offering anything close. Speculation suggests that 8K support might be reserved for a potential PS5 Pro.
A class action lawsuit filed by Kristin Cobbs against Poppi prebiotic soda claims the drink's advertised gut health benefits are misleading, as it contains insufficient prebiotic fiber and high sugar content, potentially negating any health benefits. The suit also highlights potential adverse effects from excessive consumption of agave inulin, the prebiotic used in Poppi.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Poppi prebiotic soda, alleging that the drink's claims of being "gut healthy" are misleading. The lawsuit argues that the soda contains insufficient prebiotic fiber to provide meaningful health benefits and that its high sugar content could negate any potential advantages. The plaintiff, Kristin Cobbs, claims she was misled by the advertising and paid a premium for a product that did not deliver on its promises.
Madonna faces a class action lawsuit for false advertising and exposing fans to adult content without warning during her Celebration Tour. The plaintiff, Justen Lipeles, claims Madonna and her promoters misled ticket buyers, started the concert late, and created an uncomfortable environment by turning off the air conditioning. Lipeles seeks compensatory damages and a jury trial, citing previous incidents of Madonna's alleged disrespect towards fans.
Two men settle lawsuit with Universal after claiming they were misled by a movie trailer featuring Ana de Armas, only to find her scenes cut from the film; they now owe $126,705 in legal fees. While they achieved a small victory for future cases involving actors being cut from advertised films, the lawsuit ultimately resulted in wasted time and annoyance for all parties involved.
Ana de Armas fans have settled their lawsuit against Universal for featuring the actress in trailers for the film Yesterday, from which her scenes were ultimately cut. The initial ruling favored the fans, stating that movie trailers should not be exempt from false advertising laws. However, complications arose when Universal sought legal fees from the plaintiffs. Ultimately, both sides were unhappy with the outcome and settled with undisclosed terms.