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
Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.
CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics
Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
Class Actions
FitFlop Footwear
October 2014: The appeal was dismissed because the objector did not pay the docket and filing fees. May 2014: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the final approval…
FitFlop Footwear
February 2015: This action was dismissed because the claims were resolved pursuant to a nationwide settlement in Rosales v. FitFlop. April 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against the marketers…
JOOLA Pickleball Paddles
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising paddles as “USA Pickleball Approved”
Amla Legend Rejuvenating Ritual Relaxer
March 2017: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint making similar allegations (i.e., that the companies do not adequately warn consumers that the Amla relaxer causes injuries, including hair loss and chemical…
Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Half & Half Ice Tea Lemonade
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Lite” when sugar is the second most predominant ingredient and they are not low in calories
Dark & Lovely Hair Relaxers
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including endometriosis, abnormalities in reproductive organs, and various cancers
Permatex Automotive Repair Kits
In December 2014, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Permatex. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2013, alleged that the company misleadingly labeled…
Vibram FiveFingers
January 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2014: This case was…
Fancy Feast Cat Food
January 2016: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the December 2015 Order. (Barber et al v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al, Case No. 16-55041, 9th Cir.) December 2015: A…
Gerber Graduates Puffs and Gerber Graduates Organic Puffs
October 2016: The Savalli action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because plaintiffs did not file an amended complaint. September 2016: A federal…