Target Text Spam Class Action Target Text Spam In January 2013, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly sending advertisements via unsolicited text messages to consumers’ cell phones. (Kenneth Hill v. Target Corp., Case No. 13-cv-00041)…
Hey, Quick Question: Why is The RealReal Selling Unmarked Target Designer Collaborations? Media Coverage Hey, Quick Question: Why is The RealReal Selling Unmarked Target Designer Collaborations? Alyssa Lapid, Meredith Lawrence, Lisa Peterson, Fashionista
Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members Consumer News Check Your Six: Deceptive Ads That Target Military Members TINA.org observes Military Consumer Month the only way we know how – by sharing deceptive ads.
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Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law Consumer News Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law Three things to know about TINA.org’s complaint against the popular — and profitable — YouTube channel.
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Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others Class Action Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others June 2015: Some of the lawsuits were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (MDL Docket Information: In Re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL…
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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”
CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumer News CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.
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Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Class Action Up & Up Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes February 2018: The named plaintiff filed a class-action lawsuit in a Minnesota court making similar allegations (i.e., that Target misleadingly claims that the towelettes will “gently” remove makeup when they…
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Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products Class Action Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Various Parmesan Cheese Products Class Action Various Parmesan Cheese Products June 2016: This case was transferred to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was…
Up & Up Acetaminophen Class Action Up & Up Acetaminophen Allegations: Marketing the product as a safe pain reliever for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to it increases the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in…
Up & Up Cough, Cold, and Flu Medicines Class Action Up & Up Cough, Cold, and Flu Medicines Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Up & Up Flushable Wipes Class Action Up & Up Flushable Wipes March 2019: The Neumann appeal was voluntarily dismissed after the court ordered the objector to post an appeal bond (money held while an appeal is being decided to ensure that…