HIKO Energy Rates Class Action HIKO Energy Rates May 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement pertaining to five related false advertising class actions against Hiko Energy: Chen v. Hiko Energy Sasso v. Hiko Energy…
What’s Magic about this Ingredient in Energy Drinks? Blog What’s Magic about this Ingredient in Energy Drinks? Your browser does not support the video tag. Shocking news flash: the “energy” from energy drinks comes from caffeine, and not the other fluffy ingredients, such as the “B vitamins…
5-Hour ENERGY Class Action 5-Hour ENERGY June 2013: Multiple lawsuits were transferred to one court to be heard together. For more information about that case, click here. (In Re: 5-Hour Energy Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation,…
Stream Energy Class Action Stream Energy September 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. May 2018: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled…
Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Consumer News Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?
‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Consumer News ‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.
Ambit Energy Class Action Ambit Energy September 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. after plaintiffs failed to amend claims that were dismissed When a complaint is…
Verde Energy Rates Class Action Verde Energy Rates Allegations: Falsely representing that it offers variable energy rates based on market conditions when the energy company routinely charges almost four times the market rate
Ghost Brands Ghost TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center found energy drink company using multifaceted deceptive marketing campaign directed at minors.
Viridian Energy Class Action Viridian Energy April 2017: This case was stayed pending motions for class certification in other lawsuits against Viridian Energy. May 2016: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is…
IDT Energy Class Action IDT Energy October 2017: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that will resolve this case along with two others, McLaughlin v. IDT Energy (Case No. 14-cv-4107, E. D.…
Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Consumer News Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Energy drink companies are targeting minors and those with cognitive needs.
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…
Lifetime Memberships to 24 Hour Fitness Class Action Lifetime Memberships to 24 Hour Fitness Allegations: Misrepresenting that lifetime members paid only annual renewal fees and that the fees remained the same for the rest of the member’s life without adequately disclosing that the gym…
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity Press Release Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against Energy Supplier Stream Energy Deceptively Marketing Business Opportunity MADISON, CONN. September 12, 2018 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a deceptive advertising complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Texas Attorney General against Stream Gas…
Gateway Energy Services Class Action Gateway Energy Services Allegations: Misleadingly luring consumers into switching energy suppliers by offering competitive, market-based rates when consumers who switch actually end up paying more for their energy
ChapStick Moisturizer Ad Alert ChapStick Moisturizer Lip balm’s own directions seem to contradict its “8 Hour Moisture” labeling claim.
Direct Energy Services Class Action Direct Energy Services In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Direct Energy Services, LLC for allegedly deceptively advertising low, temporary fixed rates without adequately disclosing its variable rate pricing structure. According…
Viridian Energy Rates Class Action Viridian Energy Rates June 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members may receive either…