CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
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: Advertised Apartment Rental Prices
Watch out for hidden fees.
CATrends: Packed in ‘100% Fruit Juice’
Lawsuits allege “100%” marketing on front label is misleading.
Class Actions
Valley Financial Credit Union
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose how and when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Intrepid Credit Union
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose how and when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Nordic Ware Aluminum Bakeware
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA
Houzz Pro and Houzz Essential
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who sign up for free trials will automatically be enrolled in and charged for 12-month subscriptions
Beautyrest Sheets
Allegations: Falsely representing that products have a higher thread count than they actually do
Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars and Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as healthy when they contain a large amount of added sugar
Discounts at Helzberg’s Diamonds
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time
Reynolds Wrap Foil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing foil as “Made in U.S.A.”
Native Whole Body Deodorant
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “clinically proven” to provide 72 hours of odor protection
Good & Gather Pasta Sauces
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial preservatives