CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
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.
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
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In September 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against New Whey Nutrition for allegedly falsely marketing New Whey Liquid Protein. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the supplement contains…
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain more protein than they actually do
Allegations: Misrepresenting the amount of protein in products
In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Fuel for Fire pouches of protein contain 25 percent less protein than advertised on the label. (Minor et al v.…
August 2019: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint bringing similar allegations. January 2019: After the plaintiffs learned that Whitewave Services and Danone do not directly manufacture, distribute, or sell the Vega…
Allegations: Products provide less than half of the protein advertised
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against United States Nutrition for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched…
In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Coexist Nutrition for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…
January 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…
Allegations: Products provide less protein than advertised