Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers
Class-action settlement over supplement sold by Walmart, Walgreens and Supervalu provides little relief to consumers.
Supervalu
TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Supervalu and others for falsely labeling glucosamine supplements as able to rebuild cartilage and support joint comfort without competent scientific evidence to support such claims. To read more about that action, click here.
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TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision
Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…
Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims
Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.
Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues
TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.
Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype
Consumers report adverse reactions.
Glucosamine Settlement Offers Little Relief According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org
Supplement Deceptively Marketed to Consumers Nationwide MADISON, CONN., November 19, 2014 — Three of the nation’s largest retailers, Walmart, Supervalu, and Walgreens, are misleading consumers through the promotion and labeling…
Class-Action Tracker
100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing parmesan cheese products as “100%” grated parmesan cheese
Equaline Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient causes drowsiness
Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products
