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
Nuk Baby Bottles
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe and “BPA Free” when they contain harmful microplastics that are released when products are heated
Avent Baby Bottles, Trainer Cups, and Sippy Cups
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “BPA FREE” and safe and suitable for babies and young children
Huggies “Natural” Baby Products
April 2015: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. July 2013:…
Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that powders contain a dangerous ingredient
Blum Naturals and Baby Blum Naturals
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Jean Pierre, Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Blum Naturals and Baby Blum Naturals as “Natural” when, according to plaintiffs, the products…
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder and Shower to Shower Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products are safe and “free of asbestos”
Huggies Natural Baby Wipes
February 2018: This case was consolidated with Sebastian v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. and administratively closed because the Sebastian case was named the lead case. Click here to learn more about the…
Stop & Shop and Always My Baby Flushable Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing wipes as flushable
CeraVe Baby Sunscreen
May 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. March 2017: A class-action…
Pampers Baby Wipes
December 2017: The parties informed the Court that they reached a settlement agreement and anticipate filing a stipulation to dismiss the case. The terms of the settlement have not been…