Hartford Healthcare

TINA.org investigated Hartford Healthcare as part of its review of patient testimonials used to promote the 50 cancer treatment centers in the U.S. that spent the most money on advertising…

Thomson Healthcare

TINA.org investigated Thomson Healthcare as part of its larger investigation into deceptive social media influencer marketing. To learn more, click here.

Prestine Consumer Healthcare

GSK Consumer Healthcare

My Senior Healthcare Partners Air Ambulance Transportation

In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the sellers of a Medicare supplement program called My Senior Healthcare Partners for allegedly falsely representing to the elderly that the…

Consumer Healthcare Products Association

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association is a large trade association that represents manufacturers and distributors of nonprescription, over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements.

Hartford Healthcare Database

A TINA.org investigation revealed that numerous cancer centers in the U.S. are deceptively using patient testimonials in their marketing materials, that is, testimonials that promote anecdotal, atypical patient results without…

FIGs Apparel for Healthcare Professionals

In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against FIGS, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that its medical scrubs and lab coats for healthcare professionals have silver ions incorporated into…

Bayer Healthcare

In February 2013, a federal court dismissed a class-action lawsuit filed against Bayer for allegedly deceiving consumers with false advertising for Citrical CS, a calcium supplement, that claimed that a…

Greenway Software for Healthcare Providers

Allegations: Misrepresenting that its software for submitting medical billing to insurance companies is 98 percent accurate

Seresto Flea and Tick Collars

False advertising class-action lawsuits filed regarding the marketing of Seresto flea and tick collars

JWoww Instagram Database

TINA.org investigated 21 social media influencers who have received two FTC letters notifying them of their legal obligation to clearly and conspicuously disclose their relationships with brands when promoting products or…

Robitussin Cough Medicine with DXM

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness

Fungi Nail Antifungal Liquid

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are clinically proven to cure and prevent nail fungus

Advil, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil, TheraFlu, Sudafed, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines are decongestants

Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion

‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’

It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.

Valsartan Medications

In October 2018, a motion to transfer multiple class-action lawsuits, as well as one individual action, regarding the generic medication Valsartan to one court to be heard together was filed.…

Flintstone Healthy Brain Support Supplements

May 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…

Philips Sonicare AirFloss

November 2013: The federal judge presiding over the case acknowledged TINA.org’s arguments, but ultimately approved the settlement to this class-action lawsuit. For details regarding the settlement terms, click here. October…