CATrends: Fish Oil Supplements Marketed to Support Heart Health
Lawsuits accuse companies of using deceptive claims to reel in consumers.
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: Made with Real Cheese
Lawsuits allege “real cheese” food products contain fillers.
CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.
Class Actions
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
Advertised Discounts at Kohl’s
March 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as…
Discounts and BOGO Offers at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Jos. A. Bank Clothiers for allegedly falsely advertising regular prices, discounts, and free apparel. The complaint alleges that the store misrepresents the…
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
The Children’s Place Discounts
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts from artificially inflated original prices
Discounts at Sports Warehouse
February 2018: A state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement. According to its terms, each class member may receive a monetary award in an amount based on…
Discounts at Justice Stores
In February 2015, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Justice Stores in state court (and transferred to federal court in March 2015). Specifically, the complaint alleges that the…
The Discounts at Kohl’s Stores
April 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been…
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…