The GreenPan lawsuit has become a hot topic in the cooking community and beyond. The lawsuit was initiated by the consumer advocacy group, Consumer Watchdog, who filed a complaint against GreenPan alleging false and deceptive advertising for their ceramic non-stick cookware. According to the consumer advocacy group, GreenPan falsely claimed that its products were free from harmful chemicals such as PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). The complaint also alleged that even though these materials are not present in their product lines, they still use other potentially dangerous compounds which could release toxic fumes when heated. In addition to this, it is argued that GreenPan fails to disclose this information on their website or packaging leading customers into believing that their cookware is safer than it actually is. As a result of the complaint, Consumer Watchdog has called for an investigation into possible violations of state law regarding false advertising claims made by companies such as GreenPan.