Some members of multilevel-marketing company Young Living are making questionable claims about ‘essential oils’ curing cancer and coronavirus” Media Coverage Some members of multilevel-marketing company Young Living are making questionable claims about ‘essential oils’ curing cancer and coronavirus” Nicole Einbinder, Business Insider
Jeunesse Health Claims Evidence Jeunesse Health Claims A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 150 instances in which Jeunesse distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Jeunesse product lines can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms…
Young Living Essential Oil Products Class Action Young Living Essential Oil Products Allegations: Falsely marketing essential oils as “therapeutic” for various ailments in order to charge a premium price when the products do not provide the advertised health benefits
Emeritus and Brookdale Senior Living Class Action Emeritus and Brookdale Senior Living January 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. June 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a $13 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Emeritus Corp. (also…
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Sunrise Senior Living Class Action Sunrise Senior Living October 2018: A federal judge granted the facility’s motion to compel arbitration of the named plaintiff’s (Heredia’s) claims and stayed the proceedings against her. The judge also transferred the case…
Oakmont Senior Living Class Action Oakmont Senior Living A class-action lawsuit was filed against Oakmont Senior Living for allegedly engaging in a scheme to defraud seniors, people with disabilities, and their families at its assisted living facilities in…
Brookdale Senior Living Class Action Brookdale Senior Living In April 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Brookdale Senior Living for allegedly misleadingly representing that it bases staffing decisions at assisted living facilities on its Resident Assessment program…
Living Harvest Foods Class Action Living Harvest Foods January 2014: After agreeing to dismiss the federal complaint, the same plaintiff filed a class-action lawsuit in Florida state court alleging that the company represents that Tempt Hempmilk products contain…
‘Forever Chemicals’ in Band-Aids Ad Alert ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Band-Aids Lawsuit alleges environmental claims don’t stick.
Nutritious Living Hi-Lo Cereals Class Action Nutritious Living Hi-Lo Cereals In August 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Organic Milling LLC for allegedly falsely labeling its cereals – including Nutritious Living Hi-Lo Original Flavor and Nutritious Living Hi-Lo Strawberry…
Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams Consumer News Protect Your Assets from Estate Planning Scams There are many different kinds of legal services out there, but there’s one kind that is particularly susceptible to deceptive advertising: estate planning. Estate planning protects your assets after you…
Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Consumer News Touted but Toothless: The Problem with Some Tech Platforms’ Policies Prohibited content slips through the cracks.
Blueland Ad Alert Blueland Cleaning products company claimed every piece of packaging was “100% recyclable” when some materials were only compostable.
Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’ Ad Alert Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’ The bottom line? Prepare to pay more.
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Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? Consumer News Is the DSA Ignoring Illegal Health Claims? TINA.org investigation reveals MLM supplements recommended for everything from cancer to Ebola.
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Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink? Consumer News Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink? Drink manufacturer faces multiple state lawsuits.