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…
Spring Valley Garcinia Cambogia
Case Name (Date)
Bolden et al. v. Walmart, Inc.
22-cv-4758, C.D. Cal.
(July 2022)
Product/Service
Spring Valley Garcinia Cambogia dietary supplements
Allegations
Falsely advertising that supplements provide “weight management support” when scientific evidence shows the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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Spring Valley Vitamin E Oil
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely marketing that the primary ingredient in Spring Valley Vitamin E Skin Oil is vitamin E oil when,…
Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate
In June 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely stating on the label of Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate that each tablet contains 1000 mg of glucosamine…
Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly mislabeling Spring Valley joint health supplements as containing glucosamine sulfate when, according to plaintiffs, they contain glucosamine hydrochloride…
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