Bang Energy Drinks Ad Alert Bang Energy Drinks Monster challenges competitor’s disease-treatment claims.
The Honest Company’s Cleaning Products Class Action The Honest Company’s Cleaning Products December 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. August 2017: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled…
Various Dapple Baby Cleaning Products Class Action Various Dapple Baby Cleaning Products November 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have…
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.
Various Seventh Generation Cleaning and Personal Care Products Class Action Various Seventh Generation Cleaning and Personal Care Products July 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. May 2017: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the settlement approval. April 2017:…
Earth Friendly® Household Cleaners and Products Class Action Earth Friendly® Household Cleaners and Products March 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. November 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. The settlement provides both monetary and injunctive…
Tide purclean Detergent Class Action Tide purclean Detergent Allegations: Falsely marketing the detergent as “plant based” when it contains ingredients that come from petroleum
Blueland Ad Alert Blueland Cleaning products company claimed every piece of packaging was “100% recyclable” when some materials were only compostable.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking Consumer News 7 Marketers That Get Coal in Their 2019 Holiday Stocking TINA.org’s annual list includes a pillow maker, a televangelist and a for-profit college.
FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers Consumer News FTC: ‘Sham Cancer Charities’ Bilked more than $187M from Consumers FTC and all 50 states join together for first time to end one of the largest charity frauds in history.
The Honest Company Ad Alert The Honest Company Company’s “free” trial for diapers and wipes could end up costing you big if you miss the terms.
DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.
Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumer News Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.
The First Amendment and Political Speech Consumer Basics The First Amendment and Political Speech Political speech is considered the most protected form of expression.
Subscriptions for Frey Products Class Action Subscriptions for Frey Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that consumers can “Try Frey for FREE” without adequately disclosing that they will be automatically enrolled in a subscription
Whole Foods Hypoallergenic Claims Class Action Whole Foods Hypoallergenic Claims March 2019: The claims against defendant WFM Distribution were dismissed. June 2018: A federal judge dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can…