Term Life Savings Ad Alert Term Life Savings We recently received this e-mail apparently offering term life insurance. From: TermLifeInsurance <[email protected]> Date: July 16, 2013 1:11:22 PM EDT To: Subject: USD 500k LifeInsurancePolicy for USD 20 Term LifeSavings…
Ryan ToysReview Brands Ryan ToysReview TINA.org investigated one of the most viewed YouTube channels of all time – Ryan ToysReview (now known as Ryan’s World). This investigation revealed that the YouTube channel, which, at the…
When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Consumer News When an Amex Gift Card Winds Up in the Wrong Hands Amex will send you a replacement card. It just might not have the original balance on it.
The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car Consumer News The Marketing Myth of the ‘Made in USA’ Car TINA.org investigations expose the truth and prompt marketing changes
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Perrigo Glucosamine Brands Perrigo Glucosamine TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Perrigo, as well as Walmart, Walgreens, and Supervalu, for falsely labeling glucosamine…
Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Consumer News Walmart Quietly Removes Kid’s Advergame from Roblox Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
Hotwire.com Car Rentals Class Action Hotwire.com Car Rentals In July 2014, a federal judge approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit filed against Hotwire, Inc. Specifically, the complaint, which was originally filed in 2012, alleged that Hotwire misrepresents…
Best Buy’s Epson Ink Cartridges Ad Alert Best Buy’s Epson Ink Cartridges Reader says printer ink cartridge description led him astray.
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Cinergy Health Class Action Cinergy Health In July 2012, a class action was filed on behalf of Wisconsin residents claiming that Cinergy Health “intentionally played upon the vulnerabilities of people who either could not qualify for,…
Life Settlements from Conestoga Settlement Services Class Action Life Settlements from Conestoga Settlement Services April 2020: Several of the defendants moved to stay the case pending arbitration. January 2020: A federal judge granted arbitration as to one of the named plaintiffs (Dee Neukranz) and…
GEICO Class Action GEICO In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GEICO for allegedly engaging in a bait-and-switch marketing scheme. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that GEICO deceptively lures consumers in with a low…
Gerber’s Grow-Up Plan and College Plan Class Action Gerber’s Grow-Up Plan and College Plan February 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-27, E.D. Ky.) January 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Gerber Life Insurance Company for…
MassMutual Odyssey Class Action MassMutual Odyssey In June 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for allegedly falsely advertising MassMutual Odyssey: A Fixed Annuity Product as providing a Minimum Guaranteed Interest…
Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Consumer News Vemma Reaches Settlement Agreement in FTC Pyramid Case Company struggled under court-mandated customer-focused business structure.
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Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions Consumer News Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions Here’s what you need to know before you apply for a reverse mortgage.
Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck Consumer News Changes to Used-Car “Buyers Guide” Could Leaves Drivers Stuck The FTC proposed changes to their Used Car Rule, but consumers groups are unhappy with the revisions.