CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims
Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.
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: Zelle Money Transfers Misleadingly Marketed as Safe and Secure
Lawsuits allege app fails to disclose lack of protections against fraud and recourse for the defrauded.
CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt
The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.
Class Actions
Goof Proof Protection From Bob’s Discount Furniture
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that warranties provide coverage for accidental damages when Bob’s Discount Furniture denies claims submitted for such reasons
Goof Proof Warranty from Bob’s Discount Furniture
Allegations: Misrepresenting the terms of Goof Proof warranty coverage
Discount Power Rates
In November 2016, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Discount Power, Inc. The complaint alleges that the company deceptively offers a “variable rate” electricity…
Discount Prices at Cole Haan Outlet Stores
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cole Haan for allegedly misleadingly advertising pricing discounts at outlet stores. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company markets an “original”…
Discount Prices at Hobby Lobby
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Hobby Lobby for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to fake original prices to make consumers believe they are…
Lowe’s Discounts During Closure Sales
In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lowe’s for allegedly falsely advertising that customers would get “40%-60% off the lowest ticketed price” of items during a closure sale…
Discounts at Cole Haan Outlet Stores
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cole Haan, LLC for allegedly making consumers believe they are getting a significant discount off products sold at its outlet stores…
Discounts at Chico’s Outlet Stores
In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Chico’s for allegedly misleading consumers into thinking they are getting a significant discount on merchandise sold at outlet stores when they’re…
Discounts at Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores
In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Eddie Bauer for allegedly misleading consumers into believing they are getting a significant discount on merchandise sold at outlet stores when…
Discounts at New York & Company at Outlet Stores
In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against New York & Company for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts at its outlet stores by misleadingly comparing “discounted” prices to “OUR PRICE”…