‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Consumer News ‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.
Best Reader Tips of 2021 Consumer News Best Reader Tips of 2021 This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia Class Action Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia Allegations: Falsely marketing fish as “sustainably sourced”
Stew Leonard’s Red Snapper and Sockeye Salmon Products Class Action Stew Leonard’s Red Snapper and Sockeye Salmon Products In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Stew Leonard’s for allegedly falsely labeling fish products as being red snapper and sockeye salmon when they are not. According to…
CATrends: Toddler Formula Consumer News CATrends: Toddler Formula It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.
Ghost Candy-Flavored Energy Drinks Class Action Ghost Candy-Flavored Energy Drinks Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe for children when they are not intended for and may be harmful to children
How to Buy a Lamborghini in 5 Easy Steps Consumer News How to Buy a Lamborghini in 5 Easy Steps Step 1: Deceptively lure consumers into giving you their credit card numbers for shipping and handling charges on “free” or “risk-free” offers for products ranging from teeth-whitening to A magical…
Chicken of the Sea Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims Ad Alert Chicken of the Sea Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.
SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale Ad Alert SeaQuest Fort Lauderdale Figuring out when this interactive aquarium will open is a quest in itself, as consumers complain of a bait and switch.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Elomir Health Claims Evidence Elomir Health Claims A TINA.org investigation has compiled a sampling of more than 75 examples of Elomir, its founders, and its distributors making unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims. TINA.org audited these findings on December 21,…
Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids Press Release Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…
Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Consumer News Most Deceptive Ads of 2022 Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.
Tom’s of Maine Fluoride-Free Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste Class Action Tom’s of Maine Fluoride-Free Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste Allegations: Falsely marketing toothpaste as “antiplaque” when none of the ingredients reduce, prevent or remove plaque
Fancy Feast Cat Food Class Action Fancy Feast Cat Food January 2016: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the December 2015 Order. (Barber et al v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al, Case No. 16-55041, 9th Cir.) December 2015: A…
Bumble Bee Tuna, the Non-GMO Project and Soy Ad Alert Bumble Bee Tuna, the Non-GMO Project and Soy “Non-GMO”: Not to be confused with GMO-free.
Bang Energy Drinks Ad Alert Bang Energy Drinks Monster challenges competitor’s disease-treatment claims.
Scientific Games Online Casino Games Class Action Scientific Games Online Casino Games Allegations: misleadingly representing that its online casino games are free-to-play