Boxes of Junior Mints® Class Action Boxes of Junior Mints® Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes
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Weight Watchers Diet Ice Cream Bars Class Action Weight Watchers Diet Ice Cream Bars January 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. October 2013: A federal…
Walking Halloween Ads Consumer News Walking Halloween Ads Characters from commercials turn into costumes for trick or treating.
Eclipse Gum, Orbit Gum, and Lifesavers Hard Candies Class Action Eclipse Gum, Orbit Gum, and Lifesavers Hard Candies August 2014: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. (Case No. 14-15222,…
Six Super Bowl Advertisers Offsides on the Truth Consumer News Six Super Bowl Advertisers Offsides on the Truth TINA.org’s Big Game scorecard on companies under fire for deceptive ads.
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Ghost Kid-Friendly Marketing Evidence Ghost Kid-Friendly Marketing A TINA.org and Rudd Center investigation into Ghost LLC revealed that the company is not only advertising and packaging adult-only products in a manner that appeals to children but it…
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Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Consumer News Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Energy drink companies are targeting minors and those with cognitive needs.
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Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Class Action Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Allegations: Falsely marketing products as yogurt covered raisins
Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks Class Action Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt Snacks Allegations: Falsely marketing products as covered in yogurt
7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls Consumer News 7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls TINA.org is throwing the flag on several Big Game advertisers this year.
Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste Consumer News Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste TINA.org files a friend of the court brief opposing proposed settlement.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks Class Action Welch’s Fruit Snacks June 2018: After the Atik case was dismissed, the Hall case was transferred back to a court in New Jersey. (Hall v. Welch Foods, Case No. 18-cv-105000, D.N.J.) October 2017:…