CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
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: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information
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Class Actions
Discounts at Havaianas Outlet Stores
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Havaianas for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on merchandise sold at its outlet stores by representing that shoppers are getting a substantial…
Eddie Bauer’s Discounts
November 2019: A federal judge concluded that the named plaintiff’s disputes regarding her online purchases were bound by the arbitration agreement in Eddie Bauer’s Terms of Use and granted the…
Discounts at Nordstrom Rack
November 2019: The case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1810, W. D. WA.) October 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Nordstrom for allegedly deceptively…
Discounts on Samsonite Luggage
April 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-639, S. D. CA.) February 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Samsonite Company Stores for…
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…
Pricing Discounts at Bass Factory Outlet Stores
January 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case concluding that the complaint did not properly plead injury and the plaintiffs did not have standing (i.e., a proper basis to sue)…
Discounts at Stein Mart
April 2017: This case was dismissed and consolidated with another lawsuit against the store, Sperling v. Stein Mart. March 2017: One of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed his claims When…
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:…
Goof Proof Protection Plan
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Goof Proof as “the best way to protect your investment from a wide variety of accidents for 5 years” when the furniture store denies claims for many…
Pro Armor Doors for UTV Vehicles
In January 2017, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Pro Armor. Among other things, the 2014 complaint alleges the company falsely markets UTV doors…