CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
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: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information
Is your selfie safe?
Class Actions
Pure Protein
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…
Packaging of Annie’s Homegrown Cereals
November 2018: This action was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-2634, S. D. CA.) October 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills for allegedly deceptively packaging Annie’s…
Werther’s Original Caramel Hard Candies
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Storck USA L.P. for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched…
Boxes of Reese’s Pieces and Whoppers Candy
February 2018: A federal judge granted The Hershey Company’s motion for summary judgment finding that the named plaintiff failed to show that the allegedly deceptive practice caused him injury because…
CytoSport Muscle Milk Powders
December 2016: A federal judge dismissed the case finding that the claims were conclusory and not plausible. 2015: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against CytoSport for allegedly deceptively…
Gold Emblem® Red Fish Candy
April 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case because the parties reported that they reached a settlement agreement. November 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against CVS for allegedly deceptively…
Fruit Bliss Organic Fruit Products
January 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2017: This case…
Peter Thomas Roth Rose Stem Cell Bio-Repair Precious Cream
November 2017: A federal judge dismissed this action concluding that the packaging would not mislead reasonable consumers because it states the net weight of the product and has a photo…
Bags of Wise® Potato Chips
March 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case concluding that reasonable consumers would not be misled by the You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re…
Boxes of Chewy Red Hots Candy
October 2017: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to remand the case to state court. Click here to read the decision. August 2017: Ferrara Candy…