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
CVS Flushable Wipes
In November 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against CVS Health Corp. and Nice-Pak Products for allegedly falsely marketing wipes – including CVS Health Flushable Cleansing Wipes and CVS Health…
Charmin Freshmates Flushable Wipes
July 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. For more information, go to http://www.belfiorewipesettlement.com/. March 2020: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement in which…
Charmin Freshmates® Flushable Wipes
April 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. November 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would provide class members with monetary and…
Several Brands of Flushable Wipes
In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…
Kirkland Signature Moist Flushable Wipes
April 2017: This case was transferred to a court in Oregon. (Case No. 17-cv-567, D. Ore.) May 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation and Nice-Pak Products,…
Scott Naturals Flushable Cleansing Cloths
November 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2017: The Mattocks…
365 Whole Foods Market Plant-Based Flushable Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as plant-based
DUDE Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “flushable”