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
Lia Sophia’s Lifetime Guarantee
In November 2017, a federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement that would resolve a false advertising class-action lawsuit against jewelry company Lia Sophia. The complaint, which was originally filed in…
SharkNinja Product Warranties
Allegations: Representing that one-year product warranties start running from the date of purchase when California state law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
Keurig Product Warranties
Allegations: Representing that one-year warranties start running on the date of purchase when California state law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
Hoover Product Warranties
Allegations: Representing that two-year product warranties start running from the date of purchase when California state law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
GreenPan Product Warranties
Allegations: Representing that two-year product warranties start running from the date of purchase when California law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
Various Honda and Acura Vehicles with Idle Stop
Allegations: Marketing vehicles as high quality and dependable without disclosing that a defect causes engines to fail to restart when vehicles make momentary stops, such as when they stop at…
Jeunesse Global
March 2019: The objector voluntarily dismissed the appeal, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Appellate Case No. 19-10125, 11th Cir.) January 2019: A federal judge granted final approval…
Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Diesel Vehicles
Allegations: Deceptively advertising vehicles as the “Cleanest Super Duty Diesel Ever”
Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent
March 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with a $2 cash award for each purchase of a container that was smaller…
Ovaltine
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as a “good source” of 12 vitamins and minerals when they are not unless other ingredients are added to them Falsely marketing products as containing “No…