CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
International Surf Ventures
Case Name (Date)
Periera et al. v. International Surf Ventures, LLC
25-cv-2552, C.D. Cal.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
Merchandise on International Surf Ventures website
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose that a “Route Package Protection” fee is automatically added to purchases
Status
Pending
The Latest
TINA.org Joins Over 300 Orgs. in Letter Urging Congress to Support Financial Watchdog
Legislators should protect the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Happy Howl Dog Food
What does “human-grade” dog food actually mean?
Plaintiffs Awarded $2.3 Million for Bigelow Made in USA Claim Steeped in Deception
The statement, “Manufactured in the USA 100%,” had appeared on product packaging.
Stellantis pulls Jeep, Ram and Dodge tariff-response ads after built-in-USA scrutiny
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age