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
Chocolate Products from Nestlé USA
In February 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nestlé USA for allegedly failing to disclose that the cocoa beans used in chocolate products are the result of child and…
Whitebridge Pet Brands “Made in USA” Claims
March 2018: 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…
Nestlé USA’s Chocolates
Allegations: Deceptively labeling chocolates in a way to make consumers believe that the cocoa used in them was produced using environmentally and socially responsible standards
Plycem/Allura Cedar Siding
Allegations: Falsely advertising fiber cement siding
Overdraft fees at BBVA USA
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against BBVA USA for allegedly misleadingly representing that the bank only charges overdraft fees on transactions if there is not enough money…
“Product of USA” Beef
Allegations: Falsely advertising beef products from imported cattle as “Product of the U.S.”
Rawlings Youth 5150 USA Baseball Bat
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rawlings Sporting Goods (and amended in January 2019) for allegedly misrepresenting the weight of its baseball bats. Specifically, plaintiffs allege that…
Trojan’s Magnum Condoms “Made in USA” Claims
May 2018: 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…
Kraft Heinz Foods Made in USA Claims
September 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed…
Soft Sheen-Carson Optimum Salon Haircare® brand Amla Legend Rejuvenating Ritual Relaxer Kit
January 2018: The Smith case was transferred to the Southern District of Alabama to be consolidated with similar cases. (Smith v. L’Oreal USA, Inc. and Soft Sheen-Carson, LLC, Case No.…