T-Mobile’s ‘Best Unlimited Network’ Claims

Being the best means more than just being the fastest.

Straight Talk Cellular Phone Plans

February 2016: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Hansell et al v. TracFone Wireless, Inc. dba Straight Talk Wireless et al, Case No.…

Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa “Unlimited Free Parking” Vouchers

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in January 2015 (and transferred from state court to federal court in March 2015) for allegedly falsely advertising an…

Optavia Premier Plans

Allegations: Using dark patterns to enroll consumers in plans that automatically renew, failing to adequately disclose the terms of plans, and making it difficult to cancel

Unreal Mobile Rollover Plans

In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unreal Mobile for allegedly engaging in a bait-and-switch scheme where it falsely advertises that consumers who have its “unlimited talk, text…

10 Companies that Get Coal in their 2016 Holiday Stockings

Find out which companies are on TINA.org’s 2016 naughty list.

Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You?

FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.

Maintenance Plans

Maintenance plans – also commonly referred to as “service plans” – are sold by car dealerships at the time of purchase (leases include a scheduled maintenance plan) and are sometimes…

ToyotaCare Plus Maintenance Plans

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the plans costs less than paying for scheduled services individually

PennyMac’s COVID-19 Forbearance Plans

Allegations: Deceptively representing that a deferred payment program would be available to veterans after their forbearance plans ended

Exterior Electrical Line Coverage Plans

Allegations: Inducing consumers to enroll in protection plans by falsely representing that they are responsible for maintaining exterior electrical lines without disclosing that line maintenance is actually the electricity company’s…

Travel Insurance Assurance?

This Thanksgiving, ensure you know what’s what with the various assurances of travel insurance.

SquareTrade’s Protection Plans

In December 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against SquareTrade for allegedly deceptively marketing Protection Plans for electronics and appliances through Amazon.com. Among other things, the complaint alleges that SquareTrade…

Policies

Cox Mobile

Spoiler: In order to be eligible for Cox Mobile, customers must already have Cox Internet.

AT&T: ‘More For Your Thing’

Company’s puffery defense falls flat as NAD recommends changes to commercial.

NYR Organic Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

2017 Neolife Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

2017 Amway Income Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.

Walmart’s Cell Phone Insurance Plans

In November 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely advertising cell phone insurance plans. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the store advertised and sold insurance…