Nutrafol Women Class Action Nutrafol Women Allegations: Falsely marketing that the ingredients in products are “medical grade” and “clinically proven” to treat hair loss and that products were formulated by physicians
Parodontax “Active Gum Repair” Products Class Action Parodontax “Active Gum Repair” Products Allegations: Falsely marketing that products repair lost or damaged gums and have been “Clinically Proven to Help Improve Gum Health”
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
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…
Total Hydration ChapStick Class Action Total Hydration ChapStick December 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. September 2016: A class-action…
Nutrafol Hair Growth Products Class Action Nutrafol Hair Growth Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “clinically proven” to improve hair growth and prevent shedding
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
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.
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…
Fungi Nail Antifungal Liquid Class Action Fungi Nail Antifungal Liquid Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are clinically proven to cure and prevent nail fungus
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.
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.
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
Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.
Relaxium Class Action Relaxium Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the supplement as a “clinically proven” sleep aid that was developed by a “sleep expert”
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,…