BENTON An Illinois woman has filed a class action against Pepperidge Farm, alleging the company is misleading consumers with its Golden Butter crackers because the product contains more synthetic substitutes than actual butter.
BENTON Chobani is facing a suit alleging its Chobani Complete Greek yogurt does not contain additional probiotics or all natural ingredients as its label claims. Lori Gilker, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated filed a complaint May 16 in the U.S.
A lawsuit filed against GM over issues related to the cast alloy wheels on the C7 Corvette Grand Sport and Corvette Z06 models has been allowed to proceed.
FTC Exploring Consumer Repair Rights Expansion
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has identified numerous repair restrictions in a new report to Congress. Parts replacement difficulty and parts availability limitations were among the restrictions.
Assisting in expanding repair options available to consumers is within the agency’s power. The Commission works with lawmakers on the state or federal level to provide choices when consumers repairs.
Congress directed the Commission to release the report, knowing that they have been reviewing how manufacturers, particularly automotive and mobile phone makers, have limited repairs by consumers and independent repair shops.
These limitations increase costs, restrict choice, and impact consumers’ rights protected under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (MMWA). Dealer service department and original equipment parts reliance deceived consumers.