T.J. Maxx

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Discounts at T.J. Maxx

May 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. For more information, go to http://www.tjxsettlement.com/. December 2017: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement.…

“COMPARE AT” Prices at T.J. Maxx Stores

In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against T.J. Maxx stores for allegedly deceptively advertising “phantom markdown[s]” on merchandise by comparing a higher, fictional “COMPARE AT” price to the…

“Deep Discounts” at T.J. Maxx Stores

2016: A federal judge dismissed this action concluding that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted because they failed to adequately allege that they…

Thread Counts of Linens at T. J. Maxx

In July 2017, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against T. J. Maxx, Creative Textiles, and AQ Textiles for allegedly misleadingly inflating the thread count of bedding and linen…

Ghost Influencer Database

A TINA.org and Rudd Center investigation has catalogued a sampling of more than 50 social media influencer ads for Ghost in which the influencers failed to disclose their material connection…

Discounts at Marshalls Stores

September 2015: This action was dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. Later the same month, a Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint (which consolidates this lawsuit with two others: Chester…

Discounts at HomeGoods

September 2015: This action was dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. Later the same month, a Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint (which consolidates this lawsuit with two others:…

Thread Count of Cotton Bed Linens

In February 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against AQ Textiles, Creative Textiles Mills Pvt. Ltd., and several retailers for allegedly falsely marketing cotton bed linens – including Prescott Fine…

Kona Coffee

May 2019: The Bond case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not…

American Lifestyle

FDA says undeclared ingredients in sex pills available for purchase online pose serious health risks.

TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014

With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Our gift to you this year was the same as last: Tidings of deceptive advertising.

The Fake Article that Promises Real Results

This week’s Terms of Surrender: In the end, it’s an advertisement, and the goal is to get into your wallet.

E-Cigarette Database

TINA.org’s analysis of the marketing and advertising claims on the websites included in this database was conducted between July-August 2015 following a routine Google search for e-cigarette companies. The list…

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.