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
Discounts at DKNY Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
Discounts at Adidas Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
Discounts at Calvin Klein Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising pricing discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
The Discounts at Kate Spade Outlet Stores
November 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. The claims of the named plaintiffs were dismissed…
Discounts on Lenovo Products
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated regular prices
Discounts at Hugo Boss Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
Discounts at Kohl’s Stores
November 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s approval of the settlement agreement. October and November 2016: Several objectors filed Notices of Appeal regarding the final approval of…
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…
Coupon Discounts at Hobby Lobby
October 2018: The case was transferred to a court in Florida to one in Alabama. (case No. 18-cv-1645, N.D. Fla.) June 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Hobby Lobby…
Discounts at Lamps Plus
August 2018: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that provides class members with vouchers from Lamps Plus. The company will automatically send vouchers to class members…