CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests
Investigation gives birth to lawsuits challenging accuracy of prenatal tests.
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: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’
Several products marketed as “non-drowsy” contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
CATrends: Hidden Food Delivery Fees
Be wary of claims of free or low-cost delivery.
Class Actions
Theracare and Healthwise Pain Relieving Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pain relieving patches
Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
Up & Up Pain Relief Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the dosage of lidocaine and number of hours of pain relief provided by the patches
YumEarth Fruit Snacks
Allegations: Falsely marketing the ingredients in and benefits of fruit snacks
Ricola Original Herb Cough Drops
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the therapeutic effect of the cough drops comes from herbs when none of the herbs are active ingredients
Muscletech Protein Powders and Workout Supplements
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers for products
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Creams
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Clarisonic Face Brushes
Allegations: Falsely advertising face brushes as waterproof
Fashion Nova’s Online Reviews
Allegations: Deceptively and artificially inflating consumer reviews on its website by failing to post reviews with three or fewer stars
REI’s Waterproof Apparel
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable when they contain fluorine and PFAs, which are harmful to people and the environment