Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones
TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.
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: Adulterated Avocado Oil
Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.
CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics
Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
Class Actions
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Allegations: Failing to include a $1.99 “Convenience Fee” in advertised prices
Amazon Fresh
Allegations: Failing to include “service fees” that range from $4.95 to $9.95 in advertised prices
Gardetto’s Garlic Rye Chips
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the predominant flour ingredient in products
EyeBuyDirect
Allegations: Falsely advertising free or flat, low-cost shipping without adequately disclosing a variable “Shipping Insurance” fee is added to every online order
Discounts on RugsUSA Website
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
Build-A-Bear
Allegations: Falsely marketing discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
Dunkin’ Refreshers
Allegations: Products do not contain the fruits in the product names
Wiley Wallaby Very Berry Licorice
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Free of … Artificial Colors & Flavors” when they contain an artificial flavoring ingredient
Evian’s “Carbon Neutral” Claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product is “carbon neutral” when carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing
Back to Nature Stoneground Wheat Crackers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the main flour ingredient is organic whole wheat flour when the main flour ingredient is organic unbleached enriched wheat flour