CATrends: Deceptive Influencer Marketing
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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: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
CATrends: Made in USA Claims
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
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
Ninja Foodi Series Multi-Function Pressure Cookers
Allegations: Misrepresenting that a safety feature in the pressure cookers prevents the lid from unlocking until the unit is completely depressurized when a defect allows the lids to be opened…
Panda Express Food Delivery
Allegations: Deceptively hiding delivery fees from customers
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
Module Express
Cost of an Oil Change at Havoline Xpress Lube
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