CATrends: Advertised Cups of Coffee in Ground Coffee Products
December 10th, 2020
A TINA.org scoop in 2019 sparks a class-action trend in 2020.
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CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants
November 10th, 2020
Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.
CATrends: Loot Boxes in Video Games
September 16th, 2020
Class-action trend likens purchasing loot boxes in video games to pulling a lever on a slot machine.
CATrends: Charcoal Toothpaste
August 14th, 2020
Influencers tout the benefits of brushing with charcoal toothpaste. But do the products work?
CATrends: ‘Non-Toxic’ Household Cleaning Products
July 8th, 2020
A recent spate of class-action lawsuits, including three involving Windex, allege household cleaners marketed as “non-toxic” contain harmful ingredients.
CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease
April 9th, 2020
The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
CATrends: ‘Anti Stain’ and ‘Anti Mark’ Antiperspirants
October 30th, 2019
Class-action lawsuits allege antiperspirants’ marketing claims don’t stick.
CATrends: Vanilla Ice Cream
July 24th, 2019
A popular summertime treat is the subject of a current trend in class-action litigation.
CATrends: ‘Dolphin Safe’ Tuna
June 19th, 2019
Lawsuits accuse country’s three largest tuna producers of using fishing techniques that hurt and kill dolphins.
CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour
May 14th, 2019
Class-action lawsuits allege these snacks are graham crackers in name only.
CATrends: The mAh Ratings of Portable Chargers (aka Power Banks)
February 27th, 2019
Class-action lawsuits allege that the mAh ratings of several portable chargers are greatly exaggerated.
CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications
January 24th, 2019
These claims are tough to swallow.
CATrends: Fake White Chocolate
December 19th, 2018
Stocking stuffer alert: These “white chocolate” treats are allegedly missing key ingredients.
5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021
January 6th, 2021
From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020
December 17th, 2020
Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.
Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out
June 13th, 2020
These marketing claims are feeling the heat.
Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims
May 20th, 2020
Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds
May 7th, 2020
The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
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