The Recyclability of Keurig Green Mountain Coffee Pods Class Action The Recyclability of Keurig Green Mountain Coffee Pods Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that its single-serve plastic coffee pods are recyclable
Keurig Coffee Makers and Liquid Descaling Solution Class Action Keurig Coffee Makers and Liquid Descaling Solution Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that descaling coffee makers would “extend” their life without disclosing that following the company’s descaling instructions would make them unusable
Keurig Green Mountain Plastic Coffee Pods Class Action Keurig Green Mountain Plastic Coffee Pods Allegations: Deceptively marketing plastic coffee pods as recyclable
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023 Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.
Schweppes, Canada Dry Ginger Ales Ad Alert Schweppes, Canada Dry Ginger Ales Lawsuit alleges products’ ginger ale taste comes from a secret artificial ingredient.
Schweppes and Canada Dry Ginger Ales Class Action Schweppes and Canada Dry Ginger Ales Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain natural flavors without disclosing that they also contain artificial flavors
Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices Class Action Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-7783, C.D. Cal.) June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr Pepper and Mott’s…
Straight Up Tea Class Action Straight Up Tea In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising Straight Up Tea as “sorta sweet” to send the message that the beverage…
Peñafiel Beverages Class Action Peñafiel Beverages November 2019: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss concluding that plaintiffs did not have standing. June 2019: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr.…
A & W Root Beer and Cream Sodas Class Action A & W Root Beer and Cream Sodas Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that sodas are “made with aged vanilla”
Companies Accused of Greenwashing Consumer News Companies Accused of Greenwashing When companies green it, they better mean it.
Truth is Not Always a Defense Consumer Basics Truth is Not Always a Defense The truth is bigger than the sum of an ad’s parts.
Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water Class Action Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water Allegations: False natural claims
Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix Class Action Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Added Preservatives”
By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org has tracked more than 100 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.
TINA.org to FTC: Deceptive Recyclable Claims Belong in the Trash Consumer News TINA.org to FTC: Deceptive Recyclable Claims Belong in the Trash Recyclable claims for products that aren’t actually being recycled need to stop.
American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative Ad Alert American Beverage Association’s Every Bottle Back Recycling Initiative Inquiry finds trade group overstates environmental benefits of recycling program.
Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar Class Action Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar Allegations: Marketing drinks as “safe” and containing “all natural ingredients” when their packaging contains synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAs) that harm people and the environment