Holiday Shopping: Separating the Real Deals from the Fake Ones
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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
Tom’s of Maine Deodorants
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers
Hong Kong Sovereign Emperor Luxury Egg Rolls
June 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. December 2015: A…
Muscletech Protein Powders and Workout Supplements
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers for products
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites
Allegations: Misleadingly using slack-filled packaging
Sour Patch Kids
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
Degree® Deodorants
September 2015: A federal judge dismissed this lawsuit. The false advertising claims were dismissed because plaintiffs did not sufficiently allege that advertisements are false and that they relied on such…
The Packaging of Nature’s Bounty Supplements
November 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement. The terms of the settlement agreement are…
Ice Breakers® Ice Cubes Sugar-free Gum
December 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. June 2015: A class-action…
The Packaging for Gillette® and Old Spice® Deodorants
October 2015: The named plaintiff dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have…
Degree® and Dove® Deodorants
October/November 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., in accordance with the terms of a Confidential Settlement Agreement. June 2015: A…