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…
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,…
OnPassive Ad Alert OnPassive MLM has been saying it will launch since 2018. Distributors are “fed up.”
Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Ad Alert Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Some colorful ingredients undermine specialty retailer’s “all-natural” claim.
Flipz White Fudge Covered Pretzels Class Action Flipz White Fudge Covered Pretzels Allegations: Misleadingly marketing snacks as covered in white fudge when the covering does not contain the amount and type of ingredients found in fudge
TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Consumer News TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads? Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.
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:…
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.
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.
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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
Plexus Income Claims Evidence Plexus Income Claims A 2016 TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 100 instances in which Plexus and/or its distributors have made or referenced unusual earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. In 2020, TINA.org…
Juul Ad Alert Juul FDA zeros in on e-cigarette company’s marketing of flavors and their appeal to youth in an effort to curb underage use.
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.