CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
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: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices
Watch out for hidden fees.
CATrends: Packed in ‘100% Fruit Juice’
Lawsuits allege “100%” marketing on front label is misleading.
Class Actions
International Surf Ventures
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that a “Route Package Protection” fee is automatically added to purchases
Sprouts Sunflower Butter
Allegations: Misrepresenting that products are safe and the amount of protein they provide
Discounts on Weight Watchers Memberships
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time
Rover Pet Care Services
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that an 11 percent service fee will be added to advertised prices
SpotHero Parking Spots
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose a variable service fee in advertised prices
Good & Gather Pasta Sauces
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial preservatives
Merchandise on www.devacurl.com
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
Hello Bello Premium Baby and Kids Shampoo & Body Wash
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as hypoallergenic
Lafayette Federal Credit Union
Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information
Segway Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as safe, reliable, and durable