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Maki Yaki Costa Mesa “White Tuna” Menu Items

Maki Yaki Costa Mesa “White Tuna” Menu Items

In July 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the restaurant Maki Yaki for allegedly mislabeling menu items as containing “White Tuna” when they actually contain escolar (a cheaper fish).…

Bumble Bee’s Tiny Shrimp and Lunch on the Run Tuna Salad

Class Action

Bumble Bee’s Tiny Shrimp and Lunch on the Run Tuna Salad

In July 2014, a class-action lawsuit against Bumble Bee Foods was transferred from state court to federal court. The complaint, which was originally filed in May 2014, alleges that, among…

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

Consumer News

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem

Consumer News

A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem

Study finds consumers are served mislabeled fish.

Chicken of the Sea’s Dolphin-Safe Claims

Class Action

Chicken of the Sea’s Dolphin-Safe Claims

Allegations: False “Dolphin Safe” claims

Federal Laws Governing Ads

Consumer Basics

Federal Laws Governing Ads

There are many federal laws that regulate advertisements in some way or another.

Chicken of the Sea

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Chicken of the Sea

Chicken of the Sea–nice to dolphins? Maybe not.

The Heart-Check Mark on StarKist Products

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The Heart-Check Mark on StarKist Products

Paid endorsement? Check.

By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

Consumer News

By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

Consumer News

By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org has tracked more than 100 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.

Subway’s Steak and Cheese Sandwiches

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Subway’s Steak and Cheese Sandwiches

Chain faces lawsuit over meat filling representations.

Jimmy John’s Sandwiches

Class Action

Jimmy John’s Sandwiches

In August 2014, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Jimmy John’s Restaurants. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2013, alleges that…

Bumble Bee Products

Class Action

Bumble Bee Products

July 2014: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to relate the two similar cases. June 2014: Bumble Bee moved to relate this case to another similar case (Garrett v.…

New England State Tries to Ban Bait and Switch