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.
Is your selfie safe?
May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed after the parties reached a settlement agreement. The agreement does not provide monetary relief to class members and indicates that Safeway has applied…
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing tuna as “Caught and Canned in America” when the tuna is not caught in American waters and it is canned outside of the U.S.
Allegations: Deceptively underfilling cans of tuna
Allegations: Falsely advertising tuna products as dolphin safe when the company uses fishing methods that seriously injure and kill dolphins and other marine life
Allegations: Falsely marketing certain sandwiches and wraps as being made with “100% tuna” when they are not
April 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Allegations: False “Dolphin Safe” claims
October 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s approval of the settlement. October and November 2016: The class representative and several objectors filed Notices of Appeal…
Allegations: False “Dolphin Safe” claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Dolphin Safe”