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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.
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CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil
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Class Actions
7-Select GO!Yum Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
February 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed for undisclosed reasons. November 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against 7-Eleven for allegedly failing to adequately disclose that 7-Select GO!Yum Vanilla Bean…
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream by Lidl
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lidl US for allegedly misleadingly advertising that its ice creams are made with vanilla beans when, according to plaintiffs, the ice…
McDonald’s Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising vanilla as the flavoring ingredient
Pics Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Price Chopper for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in pics Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is vanilla when, according…
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as vanilla ice cream dipped in milk chocolate
Breyers Delights Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Conopco for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Breyers delights vanilla bean ice creams is vanilla when, according to…
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the coating is “Rich Milk Chocolate” when it contains an ingredient not found in chocolate
Belmont and Sundae Shoppe Vanilla Light Ice Creams
March 2020: This parties notified the court that they reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which were not disclosed. August 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Aldi grocery…
Kroger’s Artisan Vanilla Bean Ice Creams
May 2019: The case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-4125, C. D. CA.) March 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kroger Co. for…
Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Creams at McDonald’s
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against McDonald’s for allegedly misleadingly marketing that vanilla is the characterizing flavoring ingredient in vanilla soft serve ice creams when, according to…