TINA.org’s Year in Review 2022

Here’s what we accomplished in 2022 with your help.

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.

No VOC Claims

Three mattress companies have settled with the FTC over claims that their mattresses do not contain volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. VOCs are emitted gases that may be harmful to…

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.

DayQuil, NyQuil, and Best Choice Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Drug Companies Pushing Prescription Pills in Ads

The polio vaccine, penicillin, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging, chemotherapy, Zoloft, LASIK, statins, heck, even Viagra have all contributed to the advancement of modern medicine. We’ve come a long way…

Doggie Dailies

Dog supplement manufacturer makes changes to Amazon listing following TINA.org inquiry.

Goody’s Hangover Powder

What you need to know about this purported hangover remedy.

What You Need to Know about Metals.com

All that glitters is definitely not gold at this California-based precious metals seller.

TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…

Herbalife Class-Action Settlement By the Numbers

Here’s the breakdown of the $17.5 million settlement pie.

Curaleaf

FDA warning letter sparks changes to company’s marketing of CBD products.

Reliant Funding

Direct mail comes deceptively packaged as an “account reminder.”

TheraCare Lidocaine Creams and Patches

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing TheraCare lidocaine creams and patches

June – July 2015 Collection

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

Sweepstakes for HMI’s FILTERQUEEN Products

FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims

Agency warns about “likes” on its own Facebook page.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.