CATrends: Deceptive Deals
The holiday shopping season is here. Tread carefully.
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: ‘Daily Fantasy Sports’
Lawsuits throw the red flag on a number of DFS platforms.
CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims
A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
Class Actions
Amazon’s Basic Care Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when one of the active ingredients causes drowsiness
Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate
Allegations: Coffee products contain fewer servings than advertised
Puppies Sold at Retail Stores in California
Allegations: Deceptively labeling puppies from puppy mills as “rescues”
Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”
The Laundress Household Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a bacteria and may increase the risk of contracting serious infections
ZORBX Household Cleaners
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being “non-toxic,” “free of harsh chemicals,” and “safe for people, pets, & the planet” when ingredients in them harm people, animals, and the environment
Samsung Z Fold 3 Smartphone
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the smartphone as durable
Cold Stone Creamery Ice Creams and Sorbets
Allegations: Products do not contain ingredients identified in their name
The Laundress Household Cleaners
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic when they contain harmful bacteria
Endangered Species Bold + Silky Dark Chocolate Bar
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain unsafe levels of lead