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
Good Health Veggie Straws
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against UTZ Quality Foods and Good Health Natural Products for allegedly misrepresenting the vegetable content and nutritional and health qualities of Good…
Wilson Sporting Goods Tennis Racquets
June 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed pursuant to a settlement agreement. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. August 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Wilson…
Good Feet Orthotics
Allegations: Falsely advertising its orthotics
GoodRx
Allegations: Falsely representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal data when such information was disclosed to third parties
Gerber Probiotics Products
August 2016: 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 2014: Plaintiffs filed…
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Smart Start, and Nutri-Grain Bars
October 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. and the named plaintiff was added to…
Eat Good Fat
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being nutritious and healthful and containing “Good Fat” when products contain high amounts of unsafe fats
Rebates from Henkel Consumer Goods and The Dial Corp.
November 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Bakery Goods from Mitchell Grocery
Allegations: Failing to place the proper nutrition label on bakery goods, in violation of FDA and Alabama state law and regulations
Bearpaw Lassen Hiking Boots at Big 5 Sporting Goods
In October 2017, a state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would resolve a 2016 false advertising class-action lawsuit alleging that Big 5 Sporting Goods misrepresents…