CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics
Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
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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CATrends: Made with Real Cheese
Lawsuits allege “real cheese” food products contain fillers.
Class Actions
Natural American Spirit Cigarettes
2018: Another similar lawsuit was filed against Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Reynolds American Inc., and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in July. (Pontusson v. Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company et…
Clearly Natural Essentials Products
April 2018: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The…
KIND Snack Bars “Health” and “All Natural” Claims
February 2019: The stay of the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims was lifted. March 2018: Both the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims were stayed until August 15, 2018. The natural claims were…
Purex Natural Elements Laundry Detergent
March 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with a $2 cash award for each purchase of a container that was smaller…
Sunology Natural Sunscreens
June 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action and it was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not…
Florida’s Natural Orange Juices
January 2019: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal. (Case No. 19-2013, 2nd Cir.) December 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case finding, among other things,…
Mott’s Natural Applesauce and Apple Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing Mott’s products as natural
Frito-Lay “All Natural” Bean Dip
November 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. August 2017: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement. According to the settlement terms, the…
Kettle Brand TIAS All Natural Tortilla Chips
July 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: The plaintiffs moved for approval of a settlement of this false advertising class-action lawsuit. According to the…
Clearly Natural Essentials Soaps and Body Lotion
September 2017: This case 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…