NourishLife speak (Lifetrients) Brands NourishLife speak (Lifetrients) TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…
Aveeno’s Natural Claims Class Action Aveeno’s Natural Claims July 2015: The Smith action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. December 2014: This…
UTZ’s All Natural Claims Class Action UTZ’s All Natural Claims March 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2019. For more information, go to http://utzsettlement.com/. December 2017: Plaintiffs moved…
The Honest Company’s Natural Claims Class Action The Honest Company’s Natural Claims February 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. December 2017: The parties notified the Court that the settlement agreement in…
Quaker Oats Natural Claims Class Action Quaker Oats Natural Claims May 2018: After the Panitch case was stayed pending the outcome in Gibson, a federal judge granted the company’s motion for judgment in Panitch and entered a judgment in favor…
New U Life Brands New U Life TINA.org investigated New U Life, Inc., a Utah-based multilevel marketing company that sells and markets supplements and nutraceuticals. The investigation revealed a host of issues, including an emphasis on recruitment…
Tom’s of Maine Natural Claims Class Action Tom’s of Maine Natural Claims In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Colgate-Palmolive and Tom’s of Maine for allegedly falsely marketing Tom’s of Maine products as “natural” when they actually have synthetic and…
Kashi’s All Natural Claims Class Action Kashi’s All Natural Claims September 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as a result of a settlement agreement…
Williams-Sonoma’s Natural Claims Class Action Williams-Sonoma’s Natural Claims In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Williams-Sonoma for allegedly falsely marketing household and personal care products – including hand soap, hand lotion, dish soap, counter spray, all-purpose…
ChapStick Natural Claims Class Action ChapStick Natural Claims In December 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings and Pfizer for allegedly falsely advertising ChapStick products as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the products contain…
Pret A Manger’s Natural Claims Class Action Pret A Manger’s Natural Claims In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pret A Manger for allegedly falsely advertising food products – including potato chips, sandwiches and cookies – as natural when, according…
L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL Brands L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL TINA.org investigated L’BRI PURE n’ NATURAL as part of its larger investigations into unsubstantiated disease-treatment claims and atypical income claims used by DSA-member companies. To read more about TINA.org’s DSA…
Pret a Manager’s Natural Claims Class Action Pret a Manager’s Natural Claims In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pret A Manager for allegedly falsely advertising that its food products – including Pret Salt & Vinegar Chips, Pret Balsamic Chicken…
Goop Brands Goop TINA.org investigated Goop, a New York and California-based “lifestyle” company founded by Gwyneth Paltrow that sells a wide range of products, including supplements, natural “remedies,” oils, crystals, beauty products, clothing,…
Stream Energy/Ignite Brands Stream Energy/Ignite TINA.org investigated Stream Energy, a Texas-based multilevel marketing company that resold electricity and gas to customers, as well as wireless phone and personal protective services, and found that the company…
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KIND Snack Bars “Health” and “All Natural” Claims Class Action KIND Snack Bars “Health” and “All Natural” Claims February 2019: The stay of the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims was lifted. March 2018: Both the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims were stayed until August 15, 2018. The natural claims were…
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Natural American Spirit Cigarettes Class Action Natural American Spirit Cigarettes 2018: Another similar lawsuit was filed against Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Reynolds American Inc., and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in July. (Pontusson v. Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company et…