CATrends: Emails Offering Free Gifts
Lawsuits target misleading subject lines.
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: Deceptive Deals
The holiday shopping season is here. Tread carefully.
CATrends: ‘Daily Fantasy Sports’
Lawsuits throw the red flag on a number of DFS platforms.
Class Actions
Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Fish Oil
Volkswagen Routan’s Oil Filter
MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil
IBgard Peppermint Oil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the supplement is “clinically proven to Help Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome” without competent and reliable scientific evidence to support such claims
365 Whole Foods Market 100% Wild-Caught Fish Oil Softgels
Allegations: Falsely marketing the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in each serving
Ultimate Omega 2X Fish Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the supplement contains “2X” the amount of Omega-3 than regular Ultimate Omega
Dark & Lovely, Motions, Organica Root Stimulator, and Olive Oil Relaxer
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including cancer
Ultimate Omega 2X Fish Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “2X” more Omega-3s per serving than regular Ultimate Omega
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil Supplements
Allegations: Falsely marketing that dietary supplements promote “heart health” and provide various heart health benefits without scientific evidence to support such claims
Spring Valley Fish Oil Omega-3 Dietary Supplements
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products support heart health without scientific evidence to support such claims