Tom’s of Maine Fluoride-Free Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste Class Action Tom’s of Maine Fluoride-Free Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste Allegations: Falsely marketing toothpaste as “antiplaque” when none of the ingredients reduce, prevent or remove plaque
Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White Women’s Antiperspirants Class Action Degree MotionSense UltraClear Black + White Women’s Antiperspirants October 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-2726, E. D. MO.) July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly misleadingly…
Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash Ad Alert Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash claims that it “restores enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…
Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Ad Alert Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse claims that it “rebuilds enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…
H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You Consumer News H&R Block: Getting Your Money Will Cost You You can do your own taxes.
Move Free Glucosamine Brands Move Free Glucosamine TINA.org, along with AARP, objected — as amici curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Schiff Nutrition for deceptively marketing Move Free® Advanced glucosamine…
Neora/Nerium Brands Neora/Nerium TINA.org investigated Neora, formerly known as Nerium International, a Texas-based multilevel marketing company that sells a line of skin care products, as well as supplements, and found that the company…
CareOne Anticavity Mouth Wash Ad Alert CareOne Anticavity Mouth Wash CareOne Anticavity Mouthwash claims that it “restores enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible to regrow…
Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging Consumer Basics Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging What to know about the FDA’s rule on under-filled or slack-filled packaging.
Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill Consumer News Pfizer Prescribed a Truth Pill Pfizer overstated the benefits and efficiency of a popular antibiotic in a direct-to-consumer advertising campaign.
7Up Agrees to Stop Making Antioxidant Claims Consumer News 7Up Agrees to Stop Making Antioxidant Claims Company agrees to stop adding vitamins to drinks.
Softsoap Antibacterial Handsoap Class Action Softsoap Antibacterial Handsoap February 2016: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2015: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the final approval of the…
American University of Antigua College of Medicine Class Action American University of Antigua College of Medicine Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the school protects students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023
Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge Ad Alert Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge Spongeables is advertising its “Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge” with claims that might be deceptive. Advertisers can’t say a product will treat or cure cellulite without providing scientific studies…
Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products Ad Alert Equinox Anti-Wrinkle Products We recently received a tip from a reader about Equinox Anti-Wrinkle products, which are currently being advertised around the web. Equinox sells moisturizers that are supposed to dramatically improve the…
Clarins Paris Body Fit Anti-Cellulite Contouring Expert Class Action Clarins Paris Body Fit Anti-Cellulite Contouring Expert August 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. July 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Clarins U.S.A. for allegedly falsely advertising Clarins…
Mario Kart 8 Anti-Gravity RC Racer Ad Alert Mario Kart 8 Anti-Gravity RC Racer Engine noises “sold separately.”
CVS Health Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste Class Action CVS Health Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste Allegations: Making misleading claims about the ingredients and capabilities of the toothpaste
Dial Complete Foaming Antibacterial Hand Wash Class Action Dial Complete Foaming Antibacterial Hand Wash May 2019: The Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Branch and the Attorneys General of twelve states opposed the terms of the settlement agreement arguing, among other things, that the injunctive…
Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions Class Action Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Bai Brands for allegedly misleadingly representing that Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions beverages contain antioxidants without meeting federal and state requirements to make…