CATrends: Deceptive Influencer Marketing
It’s a hot sponcon summer.
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: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
CATrends: Made in USA Claims
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
Class Actions
Staples AutoRestock Program
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that customers who agree to have products automatically shipped in the future will get significant discounts
Whistle Express Car Wash
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that customers who purchase a single car wash are automatically enrolled in a monthly “Wash Club” subscription
Ryze
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
Public Goods
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
OnlyFans
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Sirius XM Music Plans
Allegations: Failing to include its “U.S. Music Royalty Fee” in advertised prices
Amazon Subscriptions
Allegations: Failing to disclose the terms of subscriptions
NordVPN, NordPass, and NordLocker
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
Coursera
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing services as free and failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Surfshark Subscriptions
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that subscriptions automatically renew and making it difficult to cancel