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…
Walmart’s Arm & Hammer Fresh-N-Natural Baking Soda
June 2015: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed.
January 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely marketing Arm & Hammer Fresh-N-Natural Baking Soda 1 lb package as a “3 Pack” when, in reality, the product only contains one 1 lb box. (Hernandez et al v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores East, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, and Wal-Mart.com USA, LLC, Case No. 15-cv-00201, D. NJ.).
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Arm & Hammer® Essentials™ Natural Deodorant
June 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Arm & Hammer ™ Liquid Laundry Detergent
September 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. April 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
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