CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives
Class-action lawsuits target preservative-free claims.
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.
Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones
TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.
CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil
Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.
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
Vehicles Sold at Discount Motors
Allegations: Falsely representing the mileage of vehicles by using a digital device to change odometer numbers
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 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 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…