Week in Review Blog Week in Review Oil, heating pads, rugs, razors, and drinks – no, this isn’t about preparing for a romantic interlude, but rather the products featured in the I-think-you’re-lying-to-me category during the week of…
People Who Felt Tricked Into Thinking Vitaminwater Was A Health Drink Might Be Compensated With Cash Media Coverage People Who Felt Tricked Into Thinking Vitaminwater Was A Health Drink Might Be Compensated With Cash Lara O’Reilly, Business Insider
Skinade Subscriptions Class Action Skinade Subscriptions Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions
Celsius Products Class Action Celsius Products Allegations: Falsely advertising that products do not contain any preservatives or artificial flavors when they actually contain both
Grimmway Products Class Action Grimmway Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that manufacturing processes benefit and restore the ecosystem
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief Ad Alert Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief Hangover relief claims are disease-treatment claims requiring FDA approval.
CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS Consumer News CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS Class-action lawsuits target human and environmentally-friendly claims.
Avent Baby Bottles, Trainer Cups, and Sippy Cups Class Action Avent Baby Bottles, Trainer Cups, and Sippy Cups Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “BPA FREE” and safe and suitable for babies and young children
Dave and Buster’s Power 5 Lineup Ad Alert Dave and Buster’s Power 5 Lineup This deal may cost you more than you think.
Splash Refresher Sparkling Water Ad Alert Splash Refresher Sparkling Water Products contain some surprising ingredients for a drink advertised as “like water.”
Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice) Consumer News Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice) Brand partnerships worthy of a big “doom!”
WeightWatchers: 6 Months Free Ad Alert WeightWatchers: 6 Months Free Free offer requires spending money.
Buffalo Wild Wings’ Pick 6 Meal for Two Ad Alert Buffalo Wild Wings’ Pick 6 Meal for Two Advertised $19.99 price deserves an official review.
Venture Home Solar Class Action Venture Home Solar Allegations: Misleadingly representing that consumers who install and use solar systems will save money on their electric bills when they don’t
BlackOxygen Organics Ad Alert BlackOxygen Organics Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.
Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam Ad Alert Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam Car wrap scam has plenty of gas left in the tank.
U.S. House of Representatives Testimony Regulatory/Congressional Actions U.S. House of Representatives Testimony TINA.org’s Executive Director testified before a House Subcommittee about fighting fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sleep Walker and Red Dawn Liquid Class Action Sleep Walker and Red Dawn Liquid Allegations: Failing to disclose that dietary supplements contain ingredients that are dangerous and not approved by the FDA
Sports Research’s Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex Class Action Sports Research’s Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits of taking MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin supplements
UA’s Rush Clothing Line Class Action UA’s Rush Clothing Line Allegations: Falsely marketing the clothing improves athletic performance