CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt
The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.
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: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests
Investigation gives birth to lawsuits challenging accuracy of prenatal tests.
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.
Class Actions
Suave Antiperspirants
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Signature Care Rapid Release Gelcaps
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Rapid Release”
Eat Good Fat
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being nutritious and healthful and containing “Good Fat” when products contain high amounts of unsafe fats
Amazon Prime Grocery Deliveries from Whole Foods
Allegations: Falsely marketing that Amazon Prime members receive “FREE Delivery” and “FREE 2-Hour Grocery Delivery” when Amazon charges consumers a $9.95 service fee for grocery deliveries from Whole Foods Market
The Thread Count of Sealy Sheets
Allegations: Falsely marketing the thread count of sheets
YouTube Subscriptions
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product contains fudge when it is missing ingredients essential to fudge and contains ingredients that are not found in fudge
Horizon Fitness Treadmills
Allegations: Misleadingly representing the horsepower treadmills can reach and maintain
Love Good Fats Bars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy when they contain high levels of unsafe fats that increase the risk of health issues