CATrends: False Shelf Pricing
Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.
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: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches
Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.
CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims
Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.
Class Actions
Premier Protein Protein Drinks and Bars
January 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement agreement. September 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement in which the company agreed to provide class…
Isopure Zero-Carb and Low-Carb Protein Powder
December 2014: 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…
Designer Whey 100% Premium Whey Protein Powder
January 2015: The named plaintiff 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…
Probalance Protein Products
In November 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Probalance for allegedly misrepresenting the nature and quality of its protein products, including Probalance Protein Shot, Probalance Protein Shot Plus Energy,…
The Packaging of Various GNC Protein Whey Protein Products
March 2017: Both cases were dismissed pursuant to a joint motion to dismiss filed by the parties. The claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…
Supreme Protein Caramel Nut Chocolate Protein Bar
In May 2014, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Supreme Protein, LLC because the parties agreed to dismiss the lawsuit. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2013,…
Giant Sports Delicious Protein
October 2015: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action after failing to meet certain litigation deadlines. October 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Giant Sports Products, LLC for allegedly…
PowerBar Clean Whey Protein Bars
February 2019: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2018: A class-action…
Body Fortress Protein Supplements
In November 2016, a federal judge dismissed some of the claims in a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against NBTY, United States Nutrition, Healthwatchers, and Met-RX Nutrition regarding the marketing…
Body Fortress Super Advanced Whey Protein
February – March 2015: All of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed their claims. (Click here and here for the dismissal orders). The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed.…