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…
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.
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.
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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
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…
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:…
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.
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…
Bang Energy Drinks Ad Alert Bang Energy Drinks Monster challenges competitor’s disease-treatment claims.
Kirkland Signature Cleaners Class Action Kirkland Signature Cleaners April 2019: This action was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms have not been disclosed. May 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco Wholesale…
Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’ Ad Alert Taking the Shine Off Homeaglow’s ‘$19 Cleaning Service’ The bottom line? Prepare to pay more.
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…
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.
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.
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.
Rejuvenation’s “Free Shipping Site-Wide” Claims Class Action Rejuvenation’s “Free Shipping Site-Wide” Claims Allegations: Falsely advertising “Free Shipping Site-Wide”
Clean Rite Centers Class Action Clean Rite Centers Allegations: Failing to disclose that balances remaining on cards are not refundable before consumers purchase the cards
OdoBan Disinfectant Concentrate Class Action OdoBan Disinfectant Concentrate Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products “Make[] Up to 32 Gallons”