CATrends: Deceptive Deals
The holiday shopping season is here. Tread carefully.
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: ‘Daily Fantasy Sports’
Lawsuits throw the red flag on a number of DFS platforms.
CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims
A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
Class Actions
Rooms to Go ForceField Protection Plans
Rooms To Go “ForceField Exclusive Fabric Protection Plan”
Prices of Rooms at Hyatt Hotels
Prices of Rooms at Marriott Hotels
1StopBedrooms and Payless Furniture
Allegations: Falsely promising that customers may cancel orders any time before shipment for a full refund when the companies use tactics to prevent customers from cancelling their orders
Superfood Creamers and Performance Mushrooms
Allegations: Overstating on the packaging the amount of servings the products contain
Station Casino Hotel Rooms
Allegations: Failing to include mandatory fees in advertised prices
Room Rates at Omni Hotels
Allegations: Engaging in drip pricing
Agoda Travel Website and App
Getaroom.com
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that booking a hotel room through its website is the same as booking a hotel room directly with the hotel itself, charging more than the quoted price…