
CATrends: Made in USA Claims
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
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 challenge American-made claims.
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
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Allegations: Falsely marketing products as nontoxic, natural, eco-friendly, and chemical-free
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that clothing is made with recycled and/or organic materials when they are made with synthetic and non-organic materials
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the company sources cocoa using sustainable practices that “help protect people & planet” when the company uses practices that harm the environment and perpetuate child and…
Allegations: Falsely representing that plastics are recyclable
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as sustainable and misrepresenting the extent of the company’s environmental footprint
Allegations: Marketing products as high quality, sustainable, and eco-friendly
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “reef conscious”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe, healthy, made with the “best ingredients,” environmentally friendly, and committed to the health of consumers, communities and the planet
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are sustainable and mitigate carbon emissions
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable, earth-friendly, and from family-owned farms