CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
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: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices
Watch out for hidden fees.
CATrends: Packed in ‘100% Fruit Juice’
Lawsuits allege “100%” marketing on front label is misleading.
Class Actions
Hyland’s Homeopathic Baby Products
August 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2016: A class-action…
Baby Brezza Formula Pro and Formula Pro Advanced Machines
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Baby Brezza Enterprises for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the Baby Brezza Formula Pro and Formula Pro Advanced machines automatically mix the…
Whole Foods 365 Everyday Plain Greek Yogurt Sugar Claims
Multiple lawsuits filed against Whole Foods claiming that the company falsely labels its 365 Everyday Value Plain Greek Yogurt as containing 2 grams of sugar per serving when, according to…
California Baby Bug Repellent
October 2018: This action 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…
California Baby Natural Bug Repellent
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against California Natural Living for allegedly misleading marketing that its California Baby Natural Bug Blend Bug Repellent “repels mosquitoes” when, according to…
Babyganics SPF 50+ Sunscreens
December 2017: This case was stayed pending a nationwide settlement in a related case, Mayhew v. KAS Direct and S. C. Johnson & Son. October 2017: The claims against VMG…
Aquaphor Baby and Children’s Healing Ointments
Allegations: Misrepresenting that its Baby and Children’s products are more suitable for babies and children
The Weight of Whole Foods Pre-Packaged Foods
November 2017: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint similarly alleging that Whole Foods overstates the weight of products and, as a result, overcharges customers. June 2017: The Second Circuit Court of…
Whole Foods Food Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that foods contain allergens
Baby Brezza Formula Pro and Formula Pro Advanced
Allegations: Misrepresenting that products use “patented mixing technology [that] automatically mixes formula and water to perfect consistency”