L’Oréal Professional Hair Products Class Action L’Oréal Professional Hair Products March 2014: After plaintiffs amended the complaint in January 2014, the parties reached a settlement and agreed to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning that plaintiffs cannot refile the complaint.…
CeraVe Acne Products Class Action CeraVe Acne Products Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe
Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Consumer News Ad or Not? Khoudia Diop and Caress Body Wash Finding evidence of a material relationship on this sponsored post requires some real sleuthing.
Dark & Lovely Hair Relaxers Class Action Dark & Lovely Hair Relaxers Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including endometriosis, abnormalities in reproductive organs, and various cancers
La Roche-Posay Acne Products Class Action La Roche-Posay Acne Products Allegations: Misrepresenting that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Hair-raising Hair Product Ads Consumer News Hair-raising Hair Product Ads Want to know the secret behind the lustrous, voluminous, “salon beautiful” hair that is featured in some television and print ads for hair products today? Extensions! Yup, fake hair. Well,…
CeraVe Moisturizing Lotions Class Action CeraVe Moisturizing Lotions In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against CeraVe and L’Oréal for allegedly falsely advertising CeraVe moisturizing lotions as oil-free when, according to plaintiffs, they do contain oils. (Gruber…
Urban Decay Lush Lash System and Other Eyelash-Boosting Products Class Action Urban Decay Lush Lash System and Other Eyelash-Boosting Products August 2014: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice,…
Lancôme’s Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation Class Action Lancôme’s Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation May 2013: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning that they can refile the complaint. We cannot determine why plaintiffs dismissed the lawsuit. April 2013: A class-action lawsuit was…
Dark & Lovely, Motions, Organica Root Stimulator, and Olive Oil Relaxer Class Action Dark & Lovely, Motions, Organica Root Stimulator, and Olive Oil Relaxer Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including cancer
Redken Dry Shampoo Class Action Redken Dry Shampoo Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
CeraVe Eczema Products Class Action CeraVe Eczema Products May 2019: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2019: A class-action…
It All Starts with a Good Foundation Consumer News It All Starts with a Good Foundation Socrates said that “beauty is a short-lived tyranny,” but cosmetic companies will have you believing otherwise. The vast majority of ads for foundation feature celebrities and models, regardless of age,…
New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images Consumer News New Bill Calls on FTC to Take Action on Photoshopped Images Advocates worried unrealistic body images taking toll on teens.
Top Five Worst Settlements of 2014 Consumer News Top Five Worst Settlements of 2014 Consumers left out in cold in these settlements.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…