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
Rebates from Henkel Consumer Goods and The Dial Corp.
November 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Right Guard Sport Body Sprays
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel
In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Henkel of America for allegedly deceptively labeling that Schwarzkopf Got2b Ultra Glued Invincible Styling Gel produces “No Flakes” when, according to…
Purex Crystals Containers
July 2018: Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the Court’s June 2018 decision. June 2018: A federal judge granted the company’s motion for judgment on the pleadings concluding that…
Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent
March 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with a $2 cash award for each purchase of a container that was smaller…
Containers of Purex Crystals
August 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. June 2017: A class-action…
“Unscented” Deodorants
May 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…
All Liquid Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product contains enough detergent to wash 58 loads of laundry
Persil ProClean
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain enough detergent to wash 64 loads of laundry
Snuggle Ultra Liquid Fabric Softener
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain enough fabric softener for 120 loads of laundry