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
Gold Necklaces from Sears
Ahold’s Parmesan Cheese
Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion and other sinus issues
Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol, Benadryl and Other Cold & Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
DayQuil, NyQuil, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Kerrygold Butter Products
Warranties on Guitars Sold at Guitar Center
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that warranties are contingent on consumers registering their personal information
Lithium-ion 18650 Batteries Sold on Amazon
Allegations: Falsely advertising the energy capacity and safety of batteries
Arizona’s Arnold Palmer Drink
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as having no calories when they contain more calories than federal regulations allow when making such claims
Whirlpool, Whirlpool Gold, and Maytag Dishwashers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing dishwashers as high quality and durable when they leak due to a defect