CATrends: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
Class-Action Tracker
Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.
CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
CATrends: Dating Apps’ Alleged Unlawful Storage of Biometric Information
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Class Actions
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as yogurt covered raisins
Handi-Foil Aluminum Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA
Juvia’s Place Eyeshadow Palettes
Allegations: Marketing products as if they are safe to use near eyes when they contain synthetic color additives that are not safe to use around eyes
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain enough mix to make 10 biscuits
Prime Hydration Grape Sports Drink
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy when they contain harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe for consumption by using the phrase “100% Freshness Guaranteed” without disclosing that they contain unsafe levels of lead
OkCupid
Allegations: Enticing users to pay to connect with “A-List” users who have “liked” their profile when most, if not all, of the users who “like” them have inactive accounts
Dole Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy
TalentLaunch
Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023
University of Rochester
Allegations: Misrepresenting that the school safeguards students’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2023