CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
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: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information
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Class Actions
Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion
Theraflu, Sudafed, Tylenol, and other Cold & Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies
February 2018: The Hammack appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute. October 2017: The Sweeney appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute. September 2017: Two objectors filed Notices of Appeal…
Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu – Honey Lemon Zest
Allegations: Misleadingly claiming that products contain honey and lemon zest when the ingredients list reveals they don’t contain either Misleadingly marketing products as being for “severe cold & flu” when…
Zicam Pre-Cold Remedies
May 2019: The appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute because the objector did not pay the filing fees. December 2018: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the…
Zicam Pre-Cold Medicine Products
In December 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Zicam for allegedly deceptively marketing Zicam Pre-Cold Medicine products – including RapidMelts, Oral Mist, Ultra Crystals, Lozenges, and Chewables – as…
DayQuil, NyQuil, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
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