Class Action

Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon for allegedly falsely marketing that store-brand hand sanitizers – including Equate, Up & Up, Walgreens, and Germ-X – “Kill[] 99.99% of germs” when, according to the complaint, the products are not effective against certain viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing organisms. The complaint was originally filed in September 2020 and amended in November 2020. (Macormic et al v. Vi-Jon, LLC, Case No. 20-cv-1267, E.D. Mo.)

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Target

Target

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…

Walmart

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…


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Equate Acne Products

Class Action

Equate Acne Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contain, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene

equate Hydrogen Peroxide

Class Action

equate Hydrogen Peroxide

Allegations: Falsely marketing the product treats minor cuts and abrasions when scientific evidence shows it does not have such treatment capabilities

Equate Infant’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen

Class Action

Equate Infant’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen

In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Perrigo Company and Walmart for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Equate Infant’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen is formulated specifically for infants and…

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…

Equate™ Rapid Release Products

Class Action

Equate™ Rapid Release Products

April 2019: A federal judge dismissed certain claims but allowed the false advertising claims to move forward. November 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly misleadingly marketing…

Equate High Absorption CoQ-10

Class Action

Equate High Absorption CoQ-10

December 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Equate Migraine

Class Action

Equate Migraine

December 2013: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Walmart’s Equate Migraine

Class Action

Walmart’s Equate Migraine

April 2016: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal concluding that the complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. (Case No. 14-55752, 9th…

Equate Migraine Pain Reliever

Class Action

Equate Migraine Pain Reliever

December 2013: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Walmart’s Equate Co-Q10

Class Action

Walmart’s Equate Co-Q10

September 2016: A federal judge granted the named plaintiff’s motion to voluntarily dismiss this action and imposed two conditions on the dismissal: First, the named plaintiff must agree to use…

Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and More

Class Action

Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and More

May 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiffs’ claims and When a complaint is dismissed…

Equate Flushable Wipes

Class Action

Equate Flushable Wipes

January 2017: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2015: A class-action lawsuit…


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