
CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Harrington et al. v. Vineyard Vines, LLC
25-cv-1115, W.D. Wash.
(May 2025)
Vineyard Vines clothing and accessories
Falsely marketing discounts as available for a limited time
Misleadingly marketing pricing discounts without adequately disclosing that promotions only apply to orders that meet or exceed certain amounts
Pending
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Legislators should protect the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
What does “human-grade” dog food actually mean?
The statement, “Manufactured in the USA 100%,” had appeared on product packaging.
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age