CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests
Investigation gives birth to lawsuits challenging accuracy of prenatal tests.
Class-Action Tracker
Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’
Several products marketed as “non-drowsy” contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees
Be wary of claims of free or low-cost delivery.
Class Actions
Sprout Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Discounts at Pier 1 Imports
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts from artificially inflated original prices
Discounts at Dressbarn
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts from artificially inflated original prices
Ricola Herb Throat Drops
Allegations: False natural claims
Nips Caramel Hard Candies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing caramel candies as “rich & creamy” when the candies do not contain butter or cream and the fat content comes almost exclusively from vegetable fat
Hikari Algae Wafers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in fish food
Afterpay’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing itself as a free service without adequately disclosing the risk that consumers will be charged overdraft fees by banks processing payments
Klarna’s Buy Now, Pay Later Service
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Klarna is a free service without adequately warning consumers of the risk that banks processing payments will charge them overdraft fees
Sezzle’s Buy Now, Pay Later Services
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that Sezzle is a free service with no fees, interest or other catches without adequately warning users of the risk that banks processing Sezzle payments will charge…
Various Procter & Gamble Aerosol Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain a carcinogen