Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers Consumer News Walmart Ad for Samsung TV Confuses Customers The old switcheroo?
TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising Blog TINA.org Supports FTC’s Ruling against Intuit’s Deceptive Advertising Intuit should not advertise TurboTax Free Edition without making clear that most people cannot use it.
2025 Deceptive Ad Trends Consumer News 2025 Deceptive Ad Trends A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit Ad Alert Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit If e-cigarettes are your thing (and we’re not saying they should be), there are many options out there. Maybe this isn’t the best one.
Superior Kia Ad Alert Superior Kia A reader submitted a tip concerning a local radio ad for Superior Kia in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to the reader, the radio ad promoted a 36-month, no money down, lease…
CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumer News CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.
Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again Consumer News Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.
Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge Consumer News Abortion Ad Law Facing First Amendment Challenge July 2013 Update: The Fourth Circuit has overturned the District Court’s permanent injunction against the City of Baltimore’s truth in advertising ordinance.
Toys ‘R’ Us Class Action Toys ‘R’ Us A class-action lawsuit was filed against Toys ‘R’ Us, Inc. in November 2012 claiming the company engaged in a bait-and-switch scheme that lured in online shoppers by offering valuable free…
The Myth of Black Friday Consumer News The Myth of Black Friday Super sales start early, but are they great bargains?
Tinder Ad Alert Tinder Class-action lawsuit takes a swipe at online dating app’s new policy to charge for unlimited likes.
Aliens: Colonial Marines Class Action Aliens: Colonial Marines June 2015: After the plaintiffs and Sega reached a settlement, the claims against Sega were dismissed with prejudice, meaning that they cannot be refiled. According to the notification, the parties…
Lifetime Memberships to 24 Hour Fitness Class Action Lifetime Memberships to 24 Hour Fitness Allegations: Misrepresenting that lifetime members paid only annual renewal fees and that the fees remained the same for the rest of the member’s life without adequately disclosing that the gym…
Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps Ad Alert Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps Class-action lawsuit alleges products are missing a key ingredient. (Hint: It’s in the name of the sandwiches and wraps.)
CATrends: Advertised Cups of Coffee in Ground Coffee Products Consumer News CATrends: Advertised Cups of Coffee in Ground Coffee Products A TINA.org scoop in 2019 sparks a class-action trend in 2020.
“As Seen on TV” Products Class Action “As Seen on TV” Products In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ontel Products Corp. for allegedly misleadingly marketing “as seen on tv” products – including Micro Mechanic, Huggle™ Hoodie, Magic Pad, Piggy…
The Price of Sirius XM’s Select Service Radio Package Class Action The Price of Sirius XM’s Select Service Radio Package October 2019: This case was remanded back to New Jersey state court. July 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-15778, D.N.J.) June 2019: A class-action lawsuit…
Verizon Wireless’s May 2019 Mother’s Day Promotion Class Action Verizon Wireless’s May 2019 Mother’s Day Promotion In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Verizon Wireless alleging that its May 2019 Mother’s Day promotion was a bait-and-switch scheme. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company falsely…
Unreal Mobile Rollover Plans Class Action Unreal Mobile Rollover Plans In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unreal Mobile for allegedly engaging in a bait-and-switch scheme where it falsely advertises that consumers who have its “unlimited talk, text…