YoPlus Yogurt Class Action YoPlus Yogurt In June 2013, a federal judge approved a settlement between General Mills and consumers who filed a class-action lawsuit against it for allegedly falsely advertising that its YoPlus yogurt products…
Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Ad Alert Innovative Wealth Builders, INC Innovative Wealth Builders promised to cut credit card interest rates and save consumers thousands in debt. But … bum bum bum … they weren’t telling the truth. The company was…
Lumber Liquidators Laminate Flooring Class Action Lumber Liquidators Laminate Flooring June 2015: Some of the class-action lawsuits against Lumber Liquidators were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (In Re: Lumber Liquidators Chinese-Manufactured Flooring Products Marketing, Sales…
4Life Health Claims Evidence 4Life Health Claims A TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 100 instances from 2005 to 2016 in which 4Life distributors have either made or referenced claims that the 4Life product line can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms of,…
2016-2019 Kyäni Income Claims Evidence 2016-2019 Kyäni Income Claims A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 100 instances in which Kyani and/or its distributors made or referenced atypical earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. Since then, TINA.org’s collection…
DreamBrands Automatic Renewal Offers Class Action DreamBrands Automatic Renewal Offers February 2016: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed his claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement, the terms of which…
Triple Leaf Herbal Teas Class Action Triple Leaf Herbal Teas November 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. June 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved the proposed settlement. May 2015: The plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of…
Walmart’s “Made in USA” Labels Class Action Walmart’s “Made in USA” Labels July 2016: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. July 2015: A…
E-mail Alert: Does Ghana Have $8 million to Give You? Ad Alert E-mail Alert: Does Ghana Have $8 million to Give You? Sorry, the Vice President of Ghana doesn’t really want to give you $8 million out of the blue. The tip-offs? Poor grammar, request for nonsensical “RED SEALED stamp fee” of…
General Mills YoPlus Class Action General Mills YoPlus General Mills settled a 2010 class-action lawsuit against it for $8.5 million in February 2013. The lawsuit alleged that the company deceptively advertised its YoPlus probiotic yogurt as providing additional…
Cupkins Cups Class Action Cupkins Cups Allegations: Misrepresenting that products are safe when they contain lead and may poison consumers
FTC ‘educating’ influencers like J.Lo and Lindsay Lohan Media Coverage FTC ‘educating’ influencers like J.Lo and Lindsay Lohan Richard Johnson, Page Six
Kardashian Klan accused of ‘deceptive marketing’ Media Coverage Kardashian Klan accused of ‘deceptive marketing’ Richard Johnson, Page Six
Overdraft Fees at Bank of the Ozarks Class Action Overdraft Fees at Bank of the Ozarks Allegations: Misrepresenting when customers will be charged overdraft fees
Paparazzi Jewelry Class Action Paparazzi Jewelry Allegations: Falsely representing that jewelry is “lead-free” and “nickel-free” when products contain both metals
Horizon Fitness Treadmills Class Action Horizon Fitness Treadmills Allegations: Misleadingly representing the horsepower treadmills can reach and maintain
Desert Community Bank Class Action Desert Community Bank Allegations: Misrepresenting that the bank will not charge overdraft fees on transactions returned due to insufficient funds
WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Class Action WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Allegations: Marketing products as high-quality, healthy, and safe without disclosing that products may contain lead
Ticketmaster and Live Nation Class Action Ticketmaster and Live Nation Allegations: Misrepresenting that they secure consumers’ personal information when they failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2024