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…
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…
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…
Monster Energy Class Action Monster Energy July 2016: The Ninth Circuit revived some of the claims in this lawsuit finding that they were not preempted and the FDA did not have primary jurisdiction over them. Other…
Anabolic Rush Class Action Anabolic Rush May 2014: A federal judge dismissed this action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. October 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against AST Sports Science, Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers…
DraftKings and FanDuel Class Action DraftKings and FanDuel Allegations: Falsely promising to match up to $600 of a new player’s initial deposit when DraftKings only matches that amount if the players pays thousands of dollars in additional entry…
Cascade Model R Lacrosse Helmets Class Action Cascade Model R Lacrosse Helmets March 2016: Plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint alleging that Performance Lacrosse Group falsely represents that its Cascade R lacrosse helmets meet the NOCSAE safety standards when such claims are…
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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.…
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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.
GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ Ad Alert GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ TINA.org reader flags “ultimate apples to oranges” comparison.
Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids Press Release Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…
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.
Skull Smash Ad Alert Skull Smash FDA sniffs out unapproved claims company’s smelling salts increase alertness, focus, and more.
What You Should Know about USANA Consumer News What You Should Know about USANA Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.