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
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CATrends: Fake Collagen Cosmetics
Lawsuits allege not all collagen cosmetics are the real deal.
Class Actions
Yo-Yummy Grade A All Natural Yogurt
July 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
Obsessively Natural Kids Toothpaste
March 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. December 2015:…
Aveeno Baby Natural Protection Sunscreen
September 2013: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…
Hain Celestial Group and JĀSÖN Natural Products
April 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. March 2016: The parties notified the court that they reached…
Stevia In The Raw® 100% Natural Zero Calorie Sweetener
April 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. December 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the proposed settlement terms,…
Natural Brew Draft Root Beer
February 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. October 2014: A class-action…
Jason’s Natural Products
March 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2018: A class-action…
Aveeno® Natural Sunscreen Products
June 2017: This case was administratively closed because the parties reached a settlement agreement and asked for 30 days to memorialize the agreement in writing. The terms of the agreement…
“All Natural” Ben & Jerry’s Products
May 2014: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2014:…
Pure Leaf Iced Tea “All Natural” Claims
March 2018: A federal judge dismissed the claims relating to Pepsi’s carbonated soft drinks When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.…