CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.
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: Flea and Tick Products Marketed as Safe
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients that are harmful to pets.
CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
Class Actions
Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion and other sinus issues
DayQuil, NyQuil, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Starbucks Cold and Iced Drinks
November 2016: A federal judge denied plaintiff’s motion to file an amended complaint because the motion did not include any new material allegations or argument. October 2016: A federal judge…
Meijer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Java House Vanilla Cold Brew Frappe
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against TC Heartland for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Java House Vanilla Cold Brew Frappe is vanilla when, according…
Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Robitussin Cold + Flu Syrups
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion
Berkley Jensen Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Signature Care Non-Drowsy Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Relief
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
TopCare Cough, Cold, and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness