Sixt Rent-A-Car Supplemental Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the premiums charged for supplemental insurance are paid to third-party insurance companies when Sixt keeps nearly all of the amount charged as profit

2020 Zurvita Health Claims Database

Gift Card for a Five-Star Amazon Review

Consumers need to be wary of undisclosed incentivized reviews.

Aegeia Skin Care

FDA takes aim at health claims that are just skin deep.

Panorama Eye Care

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it safeguards consumers’ personal information

GasBuddy

Company claims to save consumers money at the pump. But there are red flags.

Nobl’s Carry-On

This marketing may come with some baggage.

Go Carwash Memberships

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships and making it difficult to cancel

Tariffs Create Opening for ‘Made in America’ Ads—With Carefully Chosen Words

Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal

Stellantis to Revise Ads Saying Its Cars Are Built in America

Patrick Coffee, The Wall Street Journal

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

Jeep, Dodge and Ram Pump the Brakes on Built in USA Claims Following TINA.org Inquiry

New ads came and went amid increased attention on U.S. auto manufacturing industry.

Banana Boat Sunscreens

Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene

Huggies Natural Care Baby Wipes

Allegations: Falsely marketing wipes as “plant-based”

Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as sugar free

Fine Print in Credit & Loan Ads

If you’ve ever had the stamina to sit down and try to read a credit card disclosure statement (often the size of a paperback novel), you know that the Sometimes…

Wen Hair Care

FDA opens investigation into consumer complaints that product causes hair loss.

Phyto-C Skin Care Products

FDA warns company about unapproved drug treatment claims, among other things.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Automaker pulls ads consumer advocates said portrayed car as “self-driving.”

NADA Sues FTC Over Risk-Based Pricing Regulations and Gets… Nada!

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) was not very happy when the FTC wanted to implement rules that would require car dealers to disclose credit score information to consumers when…