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Christian Dior Forever Foundations Class Action Christian Dior Forever Foundations Allegations: Misleadingly marketing foundations with SPF as “24H” when they do not provide 24 hours of protection from the sun
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Dr. Stephanie’s Carb & Sugar Blocker Class Action Dr. Stephanie’s Carb & Sugar Blocker Allegations: Falsely marketing that products cause and sustain weight loss by disrupting the digestion of certain foods without having scientific support for such claims
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All Day Energy Greens Class Action All Day Energy Greens Allegations: Misleadingly marketing All Day Energy Greens as an “all natural energy drink” that increases energy, improves digestion, and supports weight management
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CareOne Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches Class Action CareOne Maximum Strength Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pain relief patches
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Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids Press Release Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…
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