CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims
Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.
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: Zelle Money Transfers Misleadingly Marketed as Safe and Secure
Lawsuits allege app fails to disclose lack of protections against fraud and recourse for the defrauded.
CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt
The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.
Class Actions
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…
Mott’s Natural Applesauce and Apple Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing Mott’s products as natural
Healthy Natural Systems Garcinia Cambogia Extract
In July 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Hyper Network Solutions of Florida, LLC for allegedly falsely marketing that its Garcinia Cambogia Extract provides significant diet and weight loss…
Good Health Snacks
January 2020: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. March 2019: A state court judge preliminarily approved a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members…
KIND Snack Bars
August 2015: These actions were transferred to a New York court to be heard with other similar lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the case. (In Re KIND LLC…
VitaRain Water
May 2016: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the dismissal of the action without prejudice and instructed the district court to re-enter its dismissal judgment When a complaint is…
Benefiber Fiber Supplements
Allegations: False natural claims
KIND Bars and Snack Products
August 2015: This action was transferred to a New York court to be heard with other similar lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the case. (In Re KIND LLC…
Benefiber Prebiotic Powders
Allegations: False natural claims
Waffle, Flapjack, and Baking Mixes from Kodiak Cakes
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kodiak Cakes for allegedly misleadingly marketing its waffle, flapjack, and baking mixes. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company misleadingly: Uses You…