CCW Safe Comment on TINA.org Ad Alert CCW Safe Comment on TINA.org Advertisements are everywhere — sometimes they even appear in our own website’s comment section. On our original ad alert for CCW Safe — a self-defense, legal defense subscription service — a CCW…
Responses from Companies Evidence Responses from Companies Below are the replies TINA.org has received in response to its DSA health claims investigation and subsequent notification letters, which alerted offending DSA-member companies of TINA.org’s findings. 4Life AdvoCare Agel…
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers Consumer News Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.
Signature Care Rapid Release Gelcaps Class Action Signature Care Rapid Release Gelcaps Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Rapid Release”
Crossroads Trading Class Action Crossroads Trading Allegations: Failing to disclose that a three percent “Living Wage Surcharge” will be added at checkout
California Baby Natural Bug Repellent Class Action California Baby Natural Bug Repellent In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against California Natural Living for allegedly misleading marketing that its California Baby Natural Bug Blend Bug Repellent “repels mosquitoes” when, according to…
California Baby Bug Repellent Class Action California Baby Bug Repellent October 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Mixed Messaging in the MLM Industry Regarding Coronavirus Claims Consumer News Mixed Messaging in the MLM Industry Regarding Coronavirus Claims We have to make sure we’re not seen as “taking advantage of a crisis situation,” said DSA President Joe Mariano.
“Happy Cows” Claims on Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams Class Action “Happy Cows” Claims on Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. and Unilever for allegedly falsely advertising that Ben & Jerry’s ice creams are made with milk…
The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter Consumer News The Ugly Truth about Beautycounter There’s no concealing this makeup MLM’s inappropriate income claims.
MLMs Need to be Included in FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule Blog MLMs Need to be Included in FTC’s Business Opportunity Rule TINA.org files comment in support of applying rule to direct selling industry.
EMERIL™ Kitchen Knives and Knife Sets Class Action EMERIL™ Kitchen Knives and Knife Sets January 2015: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. pursuant to a settlement agreement. The settlement terms have not been disclosed.…
Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims Consumer News Kyani, Head Scientist Double Down on Inappropriate Health Claims Multi-level marketing company fails to censure head of scientific board.
All Day Energy Greens Class Action All Day Energy Greens In July 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Institute for Vibrant Living for, among other things, allegedly failing to adequately inform consumers that its dietary supplements – including All…
Smoke Remedy Ad Alert Smoke Remedy Smokeremedy.com by Living Well Remedies promises you can quit smoking naturally with just one bottle. The bottle contains ingredients it says will help stop cravings if you just spray it…
Activated Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate Class Action Activated Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Living Intentions for allegedly misleadingly marketing its Activated Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate as containing white chocolate when, according to the…
Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste Consumer News Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste TINA.org files a friend of the court brief opposing proposed settlement.
Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva Consumer News Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.