CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
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: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information
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Class Actions
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…
Kix Cereals “All Natural Corn” Claims
2016: A federal judge stayed the action in this case in order to await FDA developments relating to the use of the term “natural.” October 2015: Both parties filed competing…
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…
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
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 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…
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…
Clearly Natural Essentials Hand Soaps
Allegations: False natural claims
Kingsford 100% Natural Hardwood Briquettes
Allegations: False natural, hardwood, and cleaner burn claims