Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether Method misled consumers by marketing certain household cleaning products with ocean-plastic or coastal-plastic packaging claims that may overstate the environmental benefits of the products.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Purchasing Method products because of ocean-plastic or recycled-plastic packaging claims.
- Believing the bottles were made from plastic recovered directly from the ocean.
- Paying premium prices because of sustainability marketing.
- Relying on environmental representations when choosing household cleaners.
- Learning that the sourcing of the plastic may differ from consumer expectations.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Consumers increasingly purchase household products based on environmental packaging claims. If ocean-plastic or coastal-plastic representations are not fully explained or materially overstate the products’ environmental benefits, consumers may have paid more than they otherwise would have.
Potential Claims May Include
- False advertising
- Misleading environmental claims
- Consumer protection violations
- Breach of express warranty
- Unjust enrichment
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased Method household cleaning products.
- You relied on ocean-plastic, coastal-plastic, or recycled-plastic claims.
- You paid a premium because of environmental marketing.
- You believed the packaging provided greater environmental benefits than it actually did.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.