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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