CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
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: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices
Watch out for hidden fees.
CATrends: Packed in ‘100% Fruit Juice’
Lawsuits allege “100%” marketing on front label is misleading.
Class Actions
Ancient Nutrition Protein Powders
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers
Near East Rice Pilaf
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar Snacks
A class-action lawsuit was filed against B&G Foods and Pirate Brands for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…
L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream for Dry and Sensitive Skin
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers
Welch’s Reduced Sugar Fruit Snacks, Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks, and Certain Boxes of Fruit Snacks
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
The Packaging of Advil®
In October 2016, a federal court dismissed a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Pfizer in 2015. The complaint had alleged that the company misleadingly uses You know when you…
Kellogg’s Fruit Snacks
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
Elmer’s Krazy Glue
April 2017: This case was transferred to federal court. January 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Elmer’s Products for allegedly deceptively packaging Krazy Glue using You know when you…
Packaging of Pret A Manager Sandwich Wraps
February 2019: The named plaintiff resolved and voluntarily dismissed her individual claims. 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Pret A Manager (USA) Limited for allegedly deceptively using You know…
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…