CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
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.
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Class Actions
Motorola MOTOACTV GPS Sports Watch
October 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Motorola Mobility, Inc. According…
Safeway Olive Oils
March 2018: A state judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. October 2017: A state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Motorola CLIQ XT Operating System Upgrade
November 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. July 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Motorola. According to the…
General Motors Diesel Automobiles
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors for allegedly misleadingly advertising the durability, longevity, and fuel economy of its diesel automobiles when, according to plaintiffs, a…
General Motors Cadillac User Experience System
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Motors for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its Cadillac User Experience system (a touch screen infotainment system with navigation and radio…
Nutiva Coconut Oils
In January 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nutiva, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing various Nutiva coconut oil products, including Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil,…
ConAgra Wesson Cooking Oil
Allegations: False natural claims
Capatriti 100% Pure Olive Oil
October 2014: A federal judge granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment finding that the plaintiffs did not present competent evidence from which a reasonable juror could conclude that the…
Ken’s Steak House® Olive Oil Salad Dressings
In February 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ken’s Foods for allegedly falsely advertising Ken’s Steak House® olive oil salad dressings – including Greek with Imported Olive Oil, Italian…
Country Crock Plant Butter Made With Avocado Oil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Made With Avocado Oil”