CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt
The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.
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: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests
Investigation gives birth to lawsuits challenging accuracy of prenatal tests.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’
Several products marketed as “non-drowsy” contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
Class Actions
Coleman Naturals Insect Repellent Snap Bands
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Coleman Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Coleman Naturals Insect Repellent Snap Bands “repel[] mosquitos” when, according to plaintiffs, the…
Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent
In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly falsely advertising that Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent “repels mosquitoes” and provides “effective…
EcoSmart Insect Repellents
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kittrick Corp. for allegedly falsely marketing that EcoSmart Insect Repellent “keeps away mosquitoes” and “repels for hours” when, according to the…
Ecosmart Insect Repellent
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kittrich Corp. for allegedly misleadingly representing that Ecosmart Insect Repellent repels mosquitoes for hours when, according to plaintiffs, scientific evidence shows…
Cutter Natural Bug Control, Insect Repellent, and Outdoor Fogger
June 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. April 2016: A class-action…
Spartan Mosquito Eradicator
In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against AC2T, Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing that the Spartan Mosquito Eradicator provides “do-it-yourself mosquito control” that “eradicate[s] your mosquito population for…
Spartan Mosquito Eradicator
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against AC2T, Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Spartan Mosquito Eradicator as a “do-it-yourself mosquito control” product that “eradicate[s] your mosquito population for…
Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly falsely marketing that Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger “kills ants, roaches, & spiders,” “penetrates into…
Citronella Candles and Hot Shot Fogger
Allegations: Falsely advertising that candles repel mosquitos and kill insects