Target
TINA.org investigated Target’s website – www.target.com – and found that false and deceptive Made in the USA labeling issues were widespread on its site, including product specifications that falsely stated…
Cold and Flu Medicines
Case Name (Date)
Kasparie et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC, GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Kenvue Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Procter & Gamble Co., Target Corp., and Walmart Inc.
23-cv-3783, E.D. Penn.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Mucinex Sinus Max, Sudafed PE, Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe, Benadryl Allergy Plus, Theraflu Severe Cold Relief, NyQuil Sinex, NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu, and several store brands cold and flu medicines
Allegations
Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Walmart
TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…
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Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products combat congestion and other sinus issues
Sudafed PE, Benadryl, Tylenol, Benylin, Codral, DayQuil, NyQuil, Sinex, Vicks, and Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Lotrimin and Tinactin Sprays
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerously high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Lotrimin and Tinactin Spray Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Coppertone Defend and Care Whipped Ultra Hydrate
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
One A Day Natural Fruit Bites
Allegations: False natural claims
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu – Honey Lemon Zest
Allegations: Misleadingly claiming that products contain honey and lemon zest when the ingredients list reveals they don’t contain either Misleadingly marketing products as being for “severe cold & flu” when…
One A Day Chewable Supplements
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the gummies as if one chewable provides the nutrients represented on the product label without adequately disclosing that the serving size is two gummies
One A Day Natural Fruit Bites
Allegations: False natural claims
Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Coppertone Mineral-Based Sunscreens
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreens as mineral-based when they often contain more chemical active ingredients than mineral active ingredients
Coppertone Water Babies
Allegations: Marketing sunscreens as “safe and gentle on a baby’s skin” when they contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Products
Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
Roundup Herbicide
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient
Roundup Herbicide
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that ingredients may cause cancer
Roundup Lawn and Garden Herbicide
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient (glyphosate)
Bayer One A Day Multivitamins
Allegations: Falsely marketing that multivitamins provide various health benefits
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Concentrates
August 2019: The Eight Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to approve the settlement. June 2018: Two objectors (Migliaccio and Sweeney) filed Notices of Appeal regarding the…
Roundup Garden Weeds Weed and Grass Killer Products
May 2020: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for November 9, 2020. For more information, go to https://roundupwgksettlement.com. March 2020:…
Roundup
December 2019: This case was transferred to a court in California to be heard with other similar cases in a multidistrict litigation. (In Re: Roundup Products Liability Litigation, MDL No.…
Roundup Sold at Costco
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco for allegedly misleadingly selling Roundup® without adequately warning consumers that the herbicide contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is dangerous.…
Roundup at Target
September 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-81231, S. D. FL.) August 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly failing…
Roundup at Lowe’s
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lowe’s for allegedly deceptively marketing Roundup by failing to properly warn consumers that it contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is…
Roundup at Home Depot
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Home Depot for allegedly deceptively marketing Roundup® without adequately warning consumers that it contains the alleged carcinogen glyphosate and is dangerous.…
Flintstones Gummies Complete Children’s Multivitamins
March 2019: A federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss. To read the full decision, click here. November 2017: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer Healthcare…
Roundup®
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Monsanto Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing Roundup® as safe when, according to the complaint, an ingredient in the weed killer (glyphosate)…
Dicamba-Resistant Crop Systems
In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Monsanto Company regarding its crop system composed of Monsanto’s seeds and various herbicides – including Monsanto’s Xtendimax, BASF’s Engenia, and DuPont’s…
Roundup Concentrates
August 2017: This case was transferred to a court in Missouri where a proposed nationwide class settlement agreement would resolve this case along with another related case, Rawa v. Monsanto.…
Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies
August 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed because the parties entered a confidential settlement agreement. December 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer for allegedly falsely advertising the Flintstones…
Roundup® “Garden Weeds” Weed & Grass Killer Products
In April 2017, two class-action lawsuits were filed against Monsanto Company for allegedly falsely marketing Roundup® “Garden Weeds” Weed & Grass Killer products as targeting an enzyme “found in plants…
ONE A DAY VitaCraves Multivitamins
In February 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer for allegedly deceiving consumers by misrepresenting the number of daily servings of vitamins in each bottle of ONE A DAY…
Flintstone Healthy Brain Support Supplements
May 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…
Dr. Scholl’s “Custom Fit Orthotic” Inserts
In February 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer Consumer Health for allegedly deceptively marketing Dr. Scholl’s “Custom Fit Orthotic” inserts. The complaint alleges that the company deceptively markets…
Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements
In April 2015, a federal judge granted final approval of a $500,000 settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Bayer. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2008, alleged…
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