CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
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: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices
Watch out for hidden fees.
CATrends: Packed in ‘100% Fruit Juice’
Lawsuits allege “100%” marketing on front label is misleading.
Class Actions
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
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
Discounts on Products Sold at 24 Hour Fitness
Allegations: Misrepresenting pricing discounts on products for sale at its gyms by offering steep discounts off of false former prices
Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s
October 2016: A Consolidated Class Action Complaint making similar allegations (i.e., the store misleadingly offers discounts off of false “original” prices) was filed. September 2016: This action was consolidated with…
Discounts at Justice-brand Stores
October 2015: The action was stayed pending approval of a nationwide settlement of another class-action lawsuit against the store. May 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Tween Brands, Inc. for…
Discounts at Tween Brands Stores
August 2017: This case was dismissed because the nationwide settlement was granted final approval. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. November 2015:…
Discounts at Asics Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated “original” prices
Discounts at Guess Outlet Stores
August 2018: A state court judge granted final approval of a class-action settlement that provides class members with vouchers to use toward future purchases. Class members without proof of purchase…
Discounts at Home Depot
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising pricing discounts by comparing discounted prices to false reference prices
Pricing Discounts at Kohl’s
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pricing discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated regular prices