Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers Class Action Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon for allegedly falsely marketing that store-brand hand sanitizers – including Equate, Up & Up, Walgreens, and Germ-X – “Kill[] 99.99% of germs” when,…
Glucosamine Supplements: Rexall, Osteo Bi-Flex, and Others Class Action Glucosamine Supplements: Rexall, Osteo Bi-Flex, and Others November 2016: The appeals were voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. Click on the links below to see each motion for dismissal and order dismissing case.…
Ovulation Test Kits Class Action Ovulation Test Kits Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits
Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines Class Action Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams Consumer News Beware of Obamacare Health Insurance Scams Fraudsters target consumers as healthcare marketplace goes live.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
TINA.org Files Complaint against Diageo Regarding Its Ciroc Influencers Consumer News TINA.org Files Complaint against Diageo Regarding Its Ciroc Influencers TINA.org finds more than 1,700 undisclosed alcohol ads published on Instagram by 50 Ciroc influencers.
Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? Blog Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.
The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk Ad Alert The Weakness in CytoSport’s Muscle Milk The bodybuilding supplement has been the target of an FDA warning letter and a class-action lawsuit.
Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny Consumer News Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.
Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox Consumer News Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?
TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Consumer News TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims Investigation finds no competent evidence to support memory improvement claims and FTC files a lawsuit.
FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement Press Release FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated 10 million Americans predicted to develop some form of brain…
Ultra Pure Beta Glucan Ad Alert Ultra Pure Beta Glucan Immunity-boosting claims target those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Consumer News Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.
TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit Blog TINA.org Hits Up the Marketing Conference Circuit TINA.org hits the road to keep current on marketing trends and promote truthful advertising.
CATrends: ‘Dolphin Safe’ Tuna Consumer News CATrends: ‘Dolphin Safe’ Tuna Lawsuits accuse country’s three largest tuna producers of using fishing techniques that hurt and kill dolphins.
CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel Class Action CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel March 2020: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the companies. April 2019: A federal judge granted judgment in…
TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions Consumer News TINA.org’s Social Media Influencers Actions A review of TINA.org’s work exposing deceptive marketing tactics by social media influencers.