Maximum Strength Robitussin Cough+Chest Congestion DM Class Action Maximum Strength Robitussin Cough+Chest Congestion DM Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when the dosage of the active ingredients is less than or the same as the regular strength products
Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’ Ad Alert Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’ Claim runs afoul of FDA statement regarding over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.
Ricola Class Action Ricola False advertising class-action lawsuits filed regarding the marketing of Ricola throat and cough products.
Boostrix Class Action Boostrix In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GlaxoSmithKline for allegedly falsely advertising the medication Boostrix in what has been referred to as “The Big Bad Cough” advertising campaign.…
Various Hyland’s Homeopathic Products Class Action Various Hyland’s Homeopathic Products August 2017: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the August 2016 and July 2017 orders. July 2017: A federal judge denied plaintiffs’ motion for a new trial. September 2016:…
KinderMed Kid’s Over-the-Counter Medicines Class Action KinderMed Kid’s Over-the-Counter Medicines Allegations: False non-toxic claims
Whole Foods Homeopathic Medicines Class Action Whole Foods Homeopathic Medicines September 2015: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2014: A class-action…
T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M Consumer News T-Mobile to Refund Customers $90M Proposed agreement with the FTC would settle cramming allegations.
Top Dog Pet Store Ad Alert Top Dog Pet Store TINA.org finds that this pet company’s health claims are all bark and no bite.
Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines Class Action Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion
Mucinex and Alka Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines Class Action Mucinex and Alka Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines Class Action Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu Class Action DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Consumer News Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.
Tylenol Products Containing DXM Class Action Tylenol Products Containing DXM Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Ad Alert FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Agency warns about “likes” on its own Facebook page.
With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play Ad Alert With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play A company spokesman says it’s education-based but that’s hardly front and center in ads.
Red Bull Will Pay Premium for Premium Claims Consumer News Red Bull Will Pay Premium for Premium Claims Energy drink company to pay $13 million in customer refunds to settle class-action lawsuit.
Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K Ad Alert Endeavor Metals’ ‘Free’ Shipping Will Cost You $15K Precious metals seller transcends the very meaning of free, among other problems for consumers.
T-Mobile’s ‘Mobile without Borders’ Upgrade Ad Alert T-Mobile’s ‘Mobile without Borders’ Upgrade Not quite “no extra charge” for some customers.