CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims
Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.
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: Zelle Money Transfers Misleadingly Marketed as Safe and Secure
Lawsuits allege app fails to disclose lack of protections against fraud and recourse for the defrauded.
CATrends: Buy Now, Pay Later Services Send Users Further Into Debt
The result is that BNPL services that are advertised as free aren’t, class-action lawsuits allege.
Class Actions
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Falsely marketing that its 144.5 oz container washes “2X More Loads” of laundry than its 67.5 oz container
Certain Acer Computers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Acer computers with AMD Ryzen or Athlon processors with firmware TPM modules
ACDelco Automatic Transmission Fluid Filters
Allegations: Falsely marketing filters as Made in USA
365 Whole Foods Market 100% Wild-Caught Fish Oil Softgels
Allegations: Falsely marketing the amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in each serving
Apartments Owned by UDR, Inc.
Allegations: Falsely advertising that residents of certain buildings have access to a swimming pool during pool hours when the pool is rented out to non-residents for a substantial part of…
Publix Honey-Lemon Cough Drops
Allegations: Falsely marketing the ingredients in cough drops
Several Brands of Unilever Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Kern’s Nectar Fruit Drinks
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as natural
Mermaids Fruits Snacks
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging for gummy candies
Carnation Strawberry Sensation Breakfast Essentials
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as containing “13g protein” without adequately disclosing that they actually contain 5 grams of protein