Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones
TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.
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: Adulterated Avocado Oil
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CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics
Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
Class Actions
Humphreys Homeopathic Products
October 2013: A federal judge approved a $1.4 million settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Humphreys Pharmacal Inc. and Dickinson Brands, Inc. According to the settlement terms, class members will…
Hyland’s Homeopathic Cold and Flu Remedies
February 2018: The Hammack appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute. October 2017: The Sweeney appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute. September 2017: Two objectors filed Notices of Appeal…
NatraBio® Homeopathic Products
September 2017: The remaining claims were voluntarily dismissed. The individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. and the class members’ claims were…
Hyland’s Homeopathic Baby Products
August 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2016: A class-action…
Various Boiron Homeopathic Products: Oscillo, Arnicare, Chestal, Coldcalm, Camilia, and More
In February 2015, a federal appellate court upheld a $5 million settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Boiron, Inc., maker of a variety of homeopathic products, in…
Various Hyland’s Homeopathic Products
August 2017: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the August 2016 and July 2017 orders. July 2017: A federal judge denied plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial. September 2016:…
Similasan Corporation’s Homeopathic Products
August 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising lawsuit against Similasan Corporation. The…
Whole Foods Homeopathic Medicines
September 2015: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2014: A class-action…
Cold-EEZE Cold Products
March 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed all of the claim When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. May 2014:…
“Kids Relief” Products
May 2016: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2013: The lawsuit…