CATrends: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
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: Made in USA Claims
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Class Actions
Whistle Express Car Wash
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who purchase a single car wash are automatically enrolled in a monthly “Wash Club” subscription
equate Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors
Allegations: Falsely marketing that devices accurately measure blood pressure
Cash Express
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to adequately do so and there was a data breach
American Express National Bank
Allegations: Marketing itself as dedicated to military members, veterans, and their families when the bank charges them interest rates and fees that are so high they violate federal law and…
Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Sudafed, Benadryl, Mucinex Robitussin, and Walmart’s Equate Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure
Record Press
Allegations: Misleadingly sending attorneys spam emails with the name of active and ongoing litigation in the subject line when the emails were not about the litigation and were actually commercial…
Pricing Discounts at Express Factory Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated “original” prices and as available for a limited time when the purported discounts are ongoing
PetMed Express
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time
