Most Deceptive Ads of 2024
Here were some of the worst ads TINA.org investigated this year.
Products with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Technology
Case Name (Date)
Bellyard Partners, LLC et al. v. Falfurrias Capital Partners, LP and Global Plasma Solutions, Inc.
24-cv-4128, N.D. Ga.
(Sept. 2024)
Product/Service
Products with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization technology, including GPS-FC48-AC, GPS-FC24-AC, and others
Allegations
Falsely representing that products eliminate the COVID-19 virus and produce cleaner air
Falsely representing that claims are based on independent testing when the company paid for the testing and the products do not achieve the same results in real world conditions
Status
Pending
The Latest
Schweppes, Canada Dry Ginger Ales
Lawsuit alleges products’ ginger ale taste comes from a secret artificial ingredient.
Cove USA
Hidden fee is a bummer.
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Books-A-Million
This store’s discounts do not go by the book.