CATrends: Emails Offering Free Gifts
Lawsuits target misleading subject lines.
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: Deceptive Deals
The holiday shopping season is here. Tread carefully.
CATrends: ‘Daily Fantasy Sports’
Lawsuits throw the red flag on a number of DFS platforms.
Class Actions
Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing yogurt as vanilla when the product contains flavoring ingredients that are not from the vanilla plant
Java House Vanilla Cold Brew Frappe
A & W Root Beer and Cream Sodas
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that sodas are “made with aged vanilla”
Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Almond Milk Creamers
Mederma Scar Cream + SPF 30
Allegations: Falsely advertising that products are scar cream plus sunscreen when they do not contain the active ingredient in scar cream
International Delight Coffee Creamer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as coffee creamers when the ingredients list reveals that they do not contain a significant amount of cream or dairy ingredients
pics Vanilla Almondmilk from Price Chopper
PICS Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the flavor comes from vanilla and “other natural flavors” without disclosing the yogurt contains an artificial flavoring ingredient
Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ice cream bars as dipped in chocolate when the coating actually contains more vegetable oil than cacao ingredients
