Steaz Organic Lightly Sweetened Iced Green Tea Class Action Steaz Organic Lightly Sweetened Iced Green Tea In October 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Healthy Beverage Company for allegedly falsely marketing Steaz Organic Lightly Sweetened Iced Green Tea as “Lightly Sweetened” to make consumers…
Iaso Instant Tea Class Action Iaso Instant Tea In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the multi-level marketing company Total Life Changes for allegedly falsely marketing that its Iaso Instant Tea with Broad-Spectrum Hemp Extract contains…
Iaso Raspberry Lemonade Instant Tea Class Action Iaso Raspberry Lemonade Instant Tea December 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-2463, D. Minn.) November 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against the multi-level marketing company Total…
Kirkland Signature Black Raspberry Sparkling Water Class Action Kirkland Signature Black Raspberry Sparkling Water Allegations: Misleadingly marketing black raspberries are a flavoring ingredient in sparkling waters
V8 Splash Class Action V8 Splash November 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2018: A class-action…
CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream Consumer News CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream A popular summertime treat is the subject of a current trend in class-action litigation.
Tassimo Coffee Brewers and Starbucks Class Action Tassimo Coffee Brewers and Starbucks May 2016: The Sixth Circuit dismissed the appeal of the District Court’s denial of class certification and affirmed both the decision to dismiss breach of warranty claims and the attorney’s…
Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella Consumer News Ad or Not? Influencers Invade Coachella Brands and their paid endorsers cash in at the music festival, sans disclosure.
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True Nopal Cactus Water Class Action True Nopal Cactus Water In September 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the manufacturers of True Nopal beverages for allegedly deceptively marketing its Cactus Water as being liquid from the prickly pear cactus…
T.G.I.Friday’s Class Action T.G.I.Friday’s May 2016: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the…
Pure Brazilian Coconut Water Class Action Pure Brazilian Coconut Water In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pure Brazilian for allegedly deceptively representing that its coconut water is “cold pressed” and “pure” when, according to plaintiffs, the water…
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.
Pacific Foods of Oregon Class Action Pacific Foods of Oregon March 2017: A federal judge dismissed the amended complaint finding that it failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The dismissal was When a complaint is…
Carnival Cruise Drink Packages Ad Alert Carnival Cruise Drink Packages TINA.org reader calls out promotion for cruise lines’ CHEERS! beverage program.
Restaurants in the Mondrian South Beach Hotel Class Action Restaurants in the Mondrian South Beach Hotel In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the owners of restaurants, bars, and other food service establishments in the Mondrian South Beach Hotel in Florida for allegedly failing…