Reckitt Benckiser
TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to two class-action settlements that pertain to the marketing of Reckitt Benckiser products: Neuriva, a brain supplement falsely labeled as “clinically proven” to improve several areas of cognitive functioning, and Move Free Advanced glucosamine supplements deceptively marketed as “clinically tested” and able to rebuild joint cartilage, improve joint function, and reduce joint pain. To read more about each individual action, click on each brand name above.
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Class-Action Tracker
Neuriva
Allegations: Falsely marketing Neuriva supplements as “clinically proven” to improve “brain performance” when the company has no scientific or clinical proof that the supplements or ingredients in them provide the…
Woolite Darks and Gentle Cycle Laundry Detergents
Allegations: Deceptively marketing that detergents bring color back to clothing
Move Free Glucosamine Supplements
Allegations: Falsely advertising that Move Free provides joint health benefits when the ingredients in the supplement do not provide such benefits
Enfagrow Premium Toddler Transitions
In November 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Mead Johnson & Company for, among other things, allegedly deceptively marketing Enfagrow Premium Toddler Transitions formula as “nutritionally appropriate” for children…
Tiger’s Milk Nutrition Bars
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Schiff Nutrition International and Reckitt Benckiser for allegedly misleadingly marketing Tiger’s Milk Nutrition Bars as being “Protein Rich” when, according to…
Air Wick Room Sprays
In September 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Reckitt Benckiser for allegedly deceptively advertising that Air Wick® aerosol room sprays “eliminate[] odors” when, according to plaintiffs, the sprays mask…
Airwick® Sprays
August 2016: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Air Wick® Aerosol Spray
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Reckitt Benckiser for allegedly misleadingly claiming that Air Wick® aerosol sprays “eliminate[] odors” when, according to plaintiffs, the sprays mask odors instead of eliminating…
MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil Supplements
July 2017: The named plaintiff’s claims were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms of…
Air Wick® Aerosol Sprays
In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Reckitt Benckiser for allegedly falsely marketing Air Wick® aerosol sprays as being capable of eliminating odors when, according to plaintiffs, the…
Schiff Move Free® Advanced
May 2016: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. November 2015: A federal judge granted…
Move Free® Supplements
August 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the claims were resolved pursuant to a settlement in another case, Lerma…
MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil
March 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been…
Move Free®
November 2015: After the settlement in the Lerma case was approved in October 2015, this lawsuit was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. November…