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Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

equate Sunscreens

Class Action

equate Sunscreens

Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly”

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

Consumer News

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

Consumer News

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

Wal-Mart is betting big on ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ So why was the label scrubbed from its Web site?

Media Coverage

Wal-Mart is betting big on ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ So why was the label scrubbed from its Web site?

Andrea Peterson, Washington Post

Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out

Consumer News

Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out

These marketing claims are feeling the heat.

Wal-Mart OKs 800 items for website

Media Coverage

Wal-Mart OKs 800 items for website

Robbie Neiswanger, Arkansas Online

Folgers Classic Decaf Medium Roast Ground Coffee

Class Action

Folgers Classic Decaf Medium Roast Ground Coffee

Allegations: Products do not make the number of cups of coffee advertised on the label

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

Consumer News

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour

Consumer News

CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour

Class-action lawsuits allege these snacks are graham crackers in name only.

Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate

Class Action

Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate

Allegations: Falsely representing that products contain glucosamine sulfate when they actually contain glucosamine hydrochloride

Murphy Oil’s Price of Gasoline

Class Action

Murphy Oil’s Price of Gasoline

June 2019: The case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1705, E. D. MO.) April 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Murphy Oil USA for allegedly misleadingly listing…

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.

Kona Coffee

Class Action

Kona Coffee

May 2019: The Bond case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not…

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Consumer News

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.

Toddler Beginnings

Class Action

Toddler Beginnings

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as nutritionally appropriate for children who are nine months and older

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…

CATrends: Baby Foods Containing Toxic Heavy Metals

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CATrends: Baby Foods Containing Toxic Heavy Metals

Surge in class-action lawsuits follows congressional report.

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Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

equate Sunscreens

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Wal-Mart is betting big on ‘Made in the U.S.A.’ So why was the label scrubbed from its Web site?

Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out

Wal-Mart OKs 800 items for website

Folgers Classic Decaf Medium Roast Ground Coffee

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour

Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate

Murphy Oil’s Price of Gasoline

Ryan ToysReview Targets Preschoolers in Violation of FTC Law

Kona Coffee

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Toddler Beginnings

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

CATrends: Baby Foods Containing Toxic Heavy Metals