TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims Consumer News TINA.org Intercepts Super Bowl Advertisers’ Claims It’s not just crypto ads consumers have to watch out for.
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Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Class Action Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
FanDuel and Gronk’s Kick of Destiny Super Bowl Promotion Ad Alert FanDuel and Gronk’s Kick of Destiny Super Bowl Promotion Think you can bet on Gronk to make (or miss) a field goal? Think again.
Powerade Class Action Powerade Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Optics Outfitter Ad Alert Optics Outfitter Why this eyewear company’s advertised “starting” prices may not be 20/20.
Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? Ad Alert Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? FTC warns mouthguard retailers to review concussion protection claims made online.
Skull Smash Ad Alert Skull Smash FDA sniffs out unapproved claims company’s smelling salts increase alertness, focus, and more.
FanDuel’s “Welcome Bonus” Class Action FanDuel’s “Welcome Bonus” In March 2015, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed a false advertising class-action lawsuit against FanDuel, Inc., a fantasy sports website that requires players to create an account and make a deposit.…
Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Class Action Jelly Belly Jelly Beans A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Jelly Belly Candy Company in December 2016. The complaint alleges that the company misleadingly labels its jelly beans – including its Superfruit…
Bang Energy Drinks Class Action Bang Energy Drinks A class-action lawsuit was filed against VPX Sports and its founder for allegedly falsely advertising Bang® energy drinks. Among other things, the complaint which was originally filed in September 2018…
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FanDuel’s Advertised “Dollar for Dollar” Match Class Action FanDuel’s Advertised “Dollar for Dollar” Match A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against FanDuel (a fantasy sports website) in state court in March 2015 and transferred to federal court in April 2015. The complaint alleges…
DeMarini Baseball Bats Class Action DeMarini Baseball Bats In April 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Wilson Sporting Goods for allegedly falsely advertising DeMarini brand baseball bats as meeting the United States Specialty Sports Association’s (USSSA’s) standards…
PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements Class Action PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against PhD Fitness for allegedly misleadingly marketing the characteristics and benefits of sports supplements. According to the complaint, the company misleadingly markets…
Bang Energy Drinks Ad Alert Bang Energy Drinks Monster challenges competitor’s disease-treatment claims.
Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200 Class Action Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200 September 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not…