CATrends: ‘Reef Friendly’ or ‘Reef Conscious’ Sunscreens
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients harmful to coral reefs and marine life.
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: Flea and Tick Products Marketed as Safe
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients that are harmful to pets.
CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
Class Actions
Ultramix Grain Free & Poultry Free Dog Foods’ “Made with Love IN THE USA” Claims
June 2016: The action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been…
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Hudson Clothing’s Made in USA Claims
June 2017: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. March 2017: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement that resolves both the Noiman and Schulert…
Trojan Condoms “Made In USA” Claims
February 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without…
Pyrex’s Made in USA Claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA when some were made in China
Bigelow Tea’s “Manufactured in the USA” Claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing teas as “Manufactured in the USA”
Buck Knives Made in USA Claims
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as made in the USA when the sheath is made in Mexico
Chobani’s Fair Trade USA Certified Dairy Products
Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as Fair Trade USA certified to represent that they meet the highest standards for dairy farm workers and animals care when that is not the case
Verde Energy USA
May 2015: This action 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…
Harbor Freight Tools USA’s Discounts
May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed…