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
Dutch’s Current-Elliott Jeans
April 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…
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…
LivaNova
Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects patients’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in November 2023
JOOLA Pickleball Paddles
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising paddles as “USA Pickleball Approved”
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…
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…
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…