CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims
A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
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: QLED TVs
Lawsuits allege quantum technology claims aren’t picture-perfect.
CATrends: Empty Space in Consumer Goods
Lawsuits aren’t giving any slack when it comes to underfilled packages.
Class Actions
Sole Treadmills
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts by comparing discounted prices to artificially inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu – Honey Lemon Zest
Allegations: Misleadingly claiming that products contain honey and lemon zest when the ingredients list reveals they don’t contain either Misleadingly marketing products as being for “severe cold & flu” when…
Lily’s “Stevia Sweetened” Chocolates
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Stevia Sweetened”
KASKER and Caesarstone Quartz Countertops
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that countertops are easy to maintain and “resistant to stains, scratches, and moisture”
La Roche-Posay Acne Products
Allegations: Misrepresenting that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Mimosa Hard Seltzer[s]” when they are actually beer
Catalina Crunch
Allegations: Products do not contain the ingredients identified in the product names
Quaker Oats Granola Bars, Oatmeals, and Cereals
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous pesticide
Neutrogena and Clean & Clear Acne Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Helados Mexico Paletas
Allegations: Falsely marketing products are from Mexico when they are made in California