Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzers Class Action Vizzy Mimosa Hard Seltzers Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Mimosa Hard Seltzer[s]” when they are actually beer
Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Products Class Action Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Products October 2014: This action 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 been…
When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Consumer News When is Russian Vodka Not a Russian Vodka? Stolichnaya is claiming not to be Russian after boycott.
IKEA Coupons and Returns Class Action IKEA Coupons and Returns In September 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against IKEA for allegedly misleadingly representing that customers who use a coupon to get $25 off of a purchase of $150 or…
How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014 Blog How TINA.org Readers Ruled in 2014 Reader submissions flagging deceptive advertising helped TINA.org have a great year.
The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org Ad Alert The Math Behind Stella Artois’ Partnership with Water.org Why we’re hesitant to raise a glass to this corporate-charity partnership.
Bud Light’s Lime-A-Rita Ad Alert Bud Light’s Lime-A-Rita Margarita-flavored malt beverage may not be as low-calorie or low-carb as you think.
MusclePharm Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Iron Mass Ad Alert MusclePharm Arnold Schwarzenegger Series Iron Mass Whey protein powder faces class-action lawsuit over allegations of “protein-spiking.”
What Would Dad Like? Beware of these Promised Perks Consumer News What Would Dad Like? Beware of these Promised Perks It’s not always easy choosing the perfect Father’s Day gift and these ad claims don’t help.
June – July 2015 Collection Evidence June – July 2015 Collection Below are 200 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Walmart.com found between June 22 and July 13, 2015. Group 1: Instances in which the Walmart.com USA label is…
Bud Light Lime-A-Rita Class Action Bud Light Lime-A-Rita April 2017: Plaintiffs’ petition for en banc review was denied. March 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s decision to dismiss the lawsuit. The appellate court…
MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits Consumer News MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.
Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading? Blog Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading? I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television. While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s…
UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) Ad Alert UNATION Jacksonville (aka @stufftodoinjacksonville) For-profit marketing firm masquerades as a “community organization” on Instagram.
Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Consumer News Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?
BrewDog Ad Alert BrewDog Brewery issues a “gold plated apology” for misleading consumers on “solid gold” cans.
Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer Ad Alert Michelob ULTRA Hard Seltzer Consumers aren’t the only ones who watch the ads. Competitors do too.
TINA’s Take: The Paid Ads Left Out of the Facebook Ad Boycott Consumer News TINA’s Take: The Paid Ads Left Out of the Facebook Ad Boycott It’s disingenuous for brands to suggest they are boycotting a platform and then still run ads on that platform.
gopuff’s Fam Subscriptions Program Class Action gopuff’s Fam Subscriptions Program Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who sign up for free trial offers will be automatically enrolled in monthly subscriptions