CVS
TINA.org investigated the marketing used to promote life’sDHA™, a supplement sold by CVS Pharmacy under the name Algal-900 DHA, and found that the marketing deceptively implied the product could improve memory…
Pack et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Cos., Inc. et al.
23-at-924, E.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2023)
Pack et al. v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. et al.
23-cv-1965, E.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2023)
Sudafed Sinus Congestion, Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe, Nyquil Severe Cold & Flu, Theraflu Severe Cold Relief, Mucinex Sinus Max, and others, including generic store brands
Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms when phenylephrine does not treat such symptoms
Pending
TINA.org investigated the marketing used to promote life’sDHA™, a supplement sold by CVS Pharmacy under the name Algal-900 DHA, and found that the marketing deceptively implied the product could improve memory…
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…
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…
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “smoked”
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain 100% fruit juice
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing parmesan cheese products as “100%” grated parmesan cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored”
Allegations: Falsely advertising beef products from imported cattle as “Product of the U.S.”
Allegations: Misleading promotions for “free” products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine patches
Allegations: Marketing that consumers who purchase items during promotions get “free” products when the store increases the price of the first product during promotions
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as compostable
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Rapid Release”
Allegations: Charging customers higher prices than those represented at the time of checkout
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
August 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment. For more information about this case, go to http://www.safewaygrocerydeliveryclassaction.com/home. December 2015: Safeway filed a Notice of Appeal…
March 2018: A state judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. October 2017: A state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
June 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
November 2014: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed after the parties reached a settlement agreement. The agreement does not provide monetary relief to class members and indicates that Safeway has applied…
January 2015: A federal judge dismissed the named plaintiff’s individual claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The…
October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The settlement terms have not…
An investigation into the menopause supplement industry by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has revealed a hotbed of deceptive advertising. The ad watchdog has amassed nearly 2,000 examples of problematic health…
How the supplement industry is taking advantage of women and what TINA.org is doing to fight it.
Can you earn a salary just by placing a small sticker on your car?
TINA.org takes a closer look at the fine print behind a 180-night trial.
Lawsuit accuses mega-retailer of misleading consumers looking to buy American-made.