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
New Balance
In August 2012, a class-action settlement was tentatively approved to settle false advertising claims made by New Balance with respect to its line of toning shoes. Plaintiffs alleged that New…
New Balance Shoes
July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would resolve this lawsuit. According…
New Balance Sneakers
Allegations: False made in USA claims
Rawlings Power Balance Performance Bracelet
October 2013: This case was stayed pending the resolution of a similar case, Steiner v. Rawlings Sporting Goods. 2012: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. for…
American Express Prepaid Gift Cards
December 2017: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision finding that the district court did not abuse its discretion in approving it. To read the full…
Bayport Credit Union
In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayport Credit Union for allegedly misleadingly representing that it charges overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees when an account does not have…
Student Loan Forgiveness Services from Equitable Acceptance Corp. and Others
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Equitable Acceptance Corp., SLF Center, and Integra Student Solutions for allegedly operating a scheme to sell student loan relief services. Among…
The Interest-Free Grace Period for Chase Bank Credit Cards
In June 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Chase Bank for allegedly misleadingly offering an interest-free grace period on new purchases without adequately disclosing that accountholders only get the…
Ambit’s “Budget Billing” Plan
In June 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ambit Energy for allegedly marketing itself as less expensive than other utility companies when, in reality, Ambit customers end up paying…
Align®
April 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. December 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for April…