Align® Class Action Align® April 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. December 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for April…
Johnson’s® Bedtime Products Class Action Johnson’s® Bedtime Products January 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. (Leiner et al v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Case No. 15-cv-5876, N. D. IL.) August 2016: After…
FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show Consumer News FTC Shuts Down Marketing of Supplements on Fake Radio Talk Show Claims about efficacy of supplements and undisclosed paid endorsers at issue.
Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Consumer News Bagging Claims by Unofficial Oscar Swag Companies Cue the play-off music.
Supple Class Action Supple December 2016: The appeal was dismissed because the parties reached a settlement. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. (Cabral et al v. Supple LLC, Case No. 16-55581,…
Vemma’s Health Claims Class Action Vemma’s Health Claims September 2016: The named plaintiff and defendants (Vemma and Yibing Wang) agreed to dismiss all of the claims in this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…
Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order Consumer News Lipozene Fat Burning Claims Violate FTC Order Get the skinny on TINA.org’s investigation of Lipozene.
i-Cool for Menopause Class Action i-Cool for Menopause In December 2015, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against DSM Nutritional Products. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2011, alleges that…
The Fake Article that Promises Real Results Consumer News The Fake Article that Promises Real Results This week’s Terms of Surrender: In the end, it’s an advertisement, and the goal is to get into your wallet.
FTC Asks L’Oréal: Where’s the Science? Consumer News FTC Asks L’Oréal: Where’s the Science? Company settles complaint about its gene claims.
IBgard Peppermint Oil Class Action IBgard Peppermint Oil Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the supplement is “clinically proven to Help Relieve Irritable Bowel Syndrome” without competent and reliable scientific evidence to support such claims
SlimFast Meal Replacement Products Class Action SlimFast Meal Replacement Products Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are “clinically proven” to help consumers “lose weight & keep it off” when scientific evidence does not support such claims
Theraworx Muscle Cramp and Spasm Relief Foam Class Action Theraworx Muscle Cramp and Spasm Relief Foam Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as clinically proven to relieve pain and prevent cramps and spasms when none of the studies offered by the company support such claims
Relaxium Class Action Relaxium Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the supplement as a “clinically proven” sleep aid that was developed by a “sleep expert”
Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.
Fungi Nail Antifungal Liquid Class Action Fungi Nail Antifungal Liquid Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are clinically proven to cure and prevent nail fungus
SlimFast Meal Replacements Class Action SlimFast Meal Replacements Allegations: Falsely advertising that products are “clinically proven” to cause and maintain weight loss without having scientific evidence to support such claims
Ancient Nutrition Multi Collage Protein Brain Boost Class Action Ancient Nutrition Multi Collage Protein Brain Boost Allegations: Falsely marketing products as clinically proven to improve mental clarity and concentration, alleviate stress and tension, and promote a positive mindset
Nutrafol Hair Growth Products Class Action Nutrafol Hair Growth Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “clinically proven” to improve hair growth and prevent shedding
Lume Class Action Lume Allegations: Misleadingly marketing deodorants as “clinically proven” and “aluminum free”