CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims
A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
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.
A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
Lawsuits allege quantum technology claims aren’t picture-perfect.
Lawsuits aren’t giving any slack when it comes to underfilled packages.
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are organic “superfood[s]” that support “wellness” when they contain dangerous levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made with Real Fruit”
Allegations: Falsely marketing the percentage of natural ingredients in products
Allegations: Failing to include a $4 “processing fee” in advertised prices
Allegations: Requiring users to upload a selfie when opening an account without adequately disclosing why and how long it was collecting, storing, and using their biometric data
Allegations: Requiring users to upload selfies and photos from state-issued IDs when opening cryptocurrency accounts without adequately disclosing why and how long it would be collecting, storing, and using their…
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “lime”
Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Allegations: Misrepresenting how many overdraft fees are charged on a single transaction
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions