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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.

What Is the American Express Lawsuit About?

The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, represents a collective action on behalf of millions of consumers and entities who have used electronic payment methods other than American Express cards. The plaintiffs allege that American Express’s Anti-Steering Rules in its merchant agreements have unreasonably restrained trade and inflated prices in the credit and charge card transaction market.

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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

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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.

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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

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