Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones
TINA.org offers some tips on how to avoid a shopping mishap this season.
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: Adulterated Avocado Oil
Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.
CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics
Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
Class Actions
Van’s Totally Natural Food Products
September 2015: Three similar cases (including Rhinerson, Campbell, and Frei) were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed.…
THAYERS Natural Remedies
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Henry Thayer Company for allegedly falsely advertising THAYERS® Natural Remedies products – including deodorants, facial mists, and toning towelettes – as…
THAYERS Natural Remedies
In November 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Henry Thayer Company for allegedly falsely advertising THAYERS® Natural Remedies products – including deodorants, facial mists, and other products – as…
Clearly Natural Essentials Hand Soaps
Allegations: False natural claims
Arm & Hammer® Essentials™ Natural Deodorant
June 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Kraft Natural Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing cheese as natural
Cutter Natural Bug Control, Insect Repellent, and Outdoor Fogger
June 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2016: A class-action…
Jimmy John’s “All Natural” Cookies
May 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-415, W.D. Mo.) January 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Jimmy John’s for allegedly falsely…
Aveeno’s Natural Claims
July 2015: The Smith action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2014: This…
Huggies® Natural Diapers and Wipes
April 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms of the agreement have…