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
Alchemy, Cultivate, and Other Brands of Cannabis Vape Products
Misrepresenting that products are cannabis concentrates containing specified amounts of cannabis
Greystar Apartments
Allegations: Failing to include a monthly $4 pest control fee, a monthly $25 valet trash fee, and several billing fees in advertised rental prices
Barkworthies Bully Sticks
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “odor free”
PetMeds
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated regular prices
ZuPreem Pet Food Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural when they contain multiple synthetic ingredients
Comfrt
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
World Market
Allegations: Failing to include a $49.95 “Shipping and Handling” fee and a $50 “Oversized Item Surcharge” in advertised prices
Olay Retinol Cleansers
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products provide various benefits associated with retinol
Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that regularly using the product causes the proliferation of certain cancer-causing bacteria
El Pollo Loco Plastic Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as recyclable