Proposed Glucosamine Settlement Stiffs Consumers
Class-action settlement over supplement sold by Walmart, Walgreens and Supervalu provides little relief to consumers.
Supervalu
TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Supervalu and others for falsely labeling glucosamine supplements as able to rebuild cartilage and support joint comfort without competent scientific evidence to support such claims. To read more about that action, click here.
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TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision
Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…
Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims
Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.
Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues
TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.
Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype
Consumers report adverse reactions.
Glucosamine Settlement Offers Little Relief According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org
Supplement Deceptively Marketed to Consumers Nationwide MADISON, CONN., November 19, 2014 — Three of the nation’s largest retailers, Walmart, Supervalu, and Walgreens, are misleading consumers through the promotion and labeling…
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Equaline Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient causes drowsiness
100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Claims
December 2020: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal finding that average consumers are not likely to understand that the phrase 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese means that the…
Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products
July 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. June 2016: Multiple class-action lawsuits regarding various…
Essential Everyday 100% Grated Cheese
June 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…