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A-listers face lawsuits over promotions of risky and unregulated investments.
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.
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Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.
CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches
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Class Actions
Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies
August 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed because the parties entered a confidential settlement agreement. December 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer for allegedly falsely advertising the Flintstones…
Flintstones Healthy Brain Support
December 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. October…
Flintstone Healthy Brain Support Supplements
May 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…
BrainStrong
August 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. March 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement in a false advertising class-action lawsuit against i-Health, Inc.…
Neuriva
Allegations: Falsely marketing Neuriva supplements as “clinically proven” to improve “brain performance” when the company has no scientific or clinical proof that the supplements or ingredients in them provide the…
Ginkgold® Products
Allegations: Falsely advertising supplements as providing brain health benefits
Horizon Organic Milks with DHA Omega-3
In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against WhiteWave Foods Company for allegedly falsely marketing that milks containing DHA Omega-3 support brain health when, according to plaintiffs, the milks…
Procera AVH
In early 2012, a class action was filed asserting that Brain Research Labs falsely marketed Procera AVH as improving brain function. Procera AVH was primarily sold through direct marketing channels. …
Prevagen Supplements
A false advertising class-action lawsuit against Quincy Bioscience was dismissed in June 2016. The complaint, which was originally filed in state court in March 2015 and transferred to federal court…
Amyloban 3399
March 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. January 2016: A class-action lawsuit was…