CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil
Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.
Class-Action Tracker
Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.
CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics
Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
CATrends: Fish Oil Supplements Marketed to Support Heart Health
Lawsuits accuse companies of using deceptive claims to reel in consumers.
Class Actions
Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”
August 2019: The Court granted final approval. August 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the amended settlement agreement. June 2017: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of an amended settlement agreement,…
Uber’s “Safe Ride” Message to Women
In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber for, among other things, allegedly targeting women in its ads and promising a “safe ride” when the number of reported…
Uber’s Rates and Credits
In July 2015, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Uber advertises its prices are 30% cheaper than cabs for specific routes when…
Uber Gratuities
February 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that resolves this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class members will be refunded the amount of the…
Uber’s Safe Rides Representations
In January 2016, the parties to a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Uber agreed to dismiss the case after reaching a settlement agreement, the terms of which are confidential.…
The Cost of Uber Rides
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Uber for allegedly misleading consumers by showing consumers the “actual fare” of a ride before they book the ride and then…
Uber’s Upfront Pricing
Allegations: Routinely charging riders more than the cost quoted to them before purchase in the app’s Upfront Pricing feature
Bank of America’s Overdraft Fees on Uber Transactions
In March 2018, a federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Bank of America in 2016. The complaint, which was…
Overdraft Fees at Bank of the West
February 2019: A state court judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with cash payments or account credits. According to the terms, the $222,000 settlement…
TD Bank’s Debit Card Transactions
January 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that would provide class members with monetary compensation. In addition, the bank agreed to forgive or reduce the…