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Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims

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Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims

Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.

Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype

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Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype

Consumers report adverse reactions.

Glucosamine Settlement Offers Little Relief According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

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Glucosamine Settlement Offers Little Relief According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Supplement Deceptively Marketed to Consumers Nationwide MADISON, CONN., November 19, 2014 — Three of the nation’s largest retailers, Walmart, Supervalu, and Walgreens, are misleading consumers through the promotion and labeling…

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

Class Action

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.

Top Five Worst Settlements of 2014

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Top Five Worst Settlements of 2014

Consumers left out in cold in these settlements.

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…

Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues

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Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues

TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.

CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants

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CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants

Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

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CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.

Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon for allegedly falsely marketing that store-brand hand sanitizers – including Equate, Up & Up, Walgreens, and Germ-X – “Kill[] 99.99% of germs” when,…

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Class Action

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Class Action

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections

Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Class Action

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death

Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

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Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims

Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype

Glucosamine Settlement Offers Little Relief According to Ad Watchdog TINA.org

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Top Five Worst Settlements of 2014

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands