Various Parmesan Cheese Products Class Action Various Parmesan Cheese Products June 2016: This case was transferred to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was…
Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products Class Action Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products July 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. June 2016: Multiple class-action lawsuits regarding various…
Top Store-Brand Herbal Supplements Missing the Herb Consumer News Top Store-Brand Herbal Supplements Missing the Herb State officials demand Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC stop selling the supplements.
Up & Up Cough, Cold, and Flu Medicines Class Action Up & Up Cough, Cold, and Flu Medicines Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Up & Up Acetaminophen Class Action Up & Up Acetaminophen Allegations: Marketing the product as a safe pain reliever for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to it increases the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in…
Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.
Up & Up Aloe Vera Gel Class Action Up & Up Aloe Vera Gel September 2016: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have…
Instant Pot DUO Electric Pressure Cookers Class Action Instant Pot DUO Electric Pressure Cookers Allegations: Advertising that pressure cookers have safety features that prevent them from being opened while in use when the lids can actually be removed from units with heat, steam, and…
Ad or Not? Pokémon Go Consumer News Ad or Not? Pokémon Go The in-store presence of Pokémon prompts TINA.org inquiry about possible marketing agreements.
Market Pantry Graham Crackers Class Action Market Pantry Graham Crackers In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly misleadingly representing that the main ingredient in Market Pantry Graham Crackers is graham flour (a coarse, whole grain…
Made in USA Misrepresentations Evidence Made in USA Misrepresentations Below are 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Target.com found by TINA.org in the spring of 2017. Target.com v. Manufacturer Information # Product Target.com Product Packaging /…
TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions Consumer News TINA.org’s Made in USA Actions A review of TINA.org’s work uncovering (and putting an end to) deceptive made in the USA ad campaigns.
Market Pantry Parmesan 100% Grated Cheese Class Action Market Pantry Parmesan 100% Grated Cheese June 2016: Both of these cases were transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar cases. For more information about the MDL, click here. March 2016: Two class-action lawsuits…
How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Ad Alert How Car Dealerships Get You to Come on Down Car dealerships are in the business of selling cars, not giving out freebies.
Up & Up Biotin Supplements Class Action Up & Up Biotin Supplements August 2019: A federal judge granted summary judgment in favor of Target concluding that the plaintiffs’ claims are preempted by federal law. Later in August, the named plaintiff filed a…
Up & Up Hand Sanitizers Class Action Up & Up Hand Sanitizers In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly misleadingly marketing that up & up hand sanitizer “kills 99.99% of germs” and comparing it to Purell products…
100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Claims Class Action 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Claims Allegations: Misleadingly marketing parmesan cheese products as “100%” grated parmesan cheese
Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels Ad Alert Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels Several store-brand aloe vera gels lack the acclaimed soothing ingredient.
Matter Plates, Bowls, and Bags Class Action Matter Plates, Bowls, and Bags Allegations: Falsely marketing products as compostable when they’re not
CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS Consumer News CATrends: Marketing Claims for Products Containing PFAS Class-action lawsuits target human and environmentally-friendly claims.