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
Is your selfie safe?
Class Actions
Boxes of Barilla Pasta
Allegations: Deceptively packaging boxes of Barilla pasta
Barilla Pasta Sauces
Allegations: Falsely marketing pasta sauces as containing “No Preservatives”
Barilla® Pasta Sauces
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Barilla for allegedly misleadingly marketing its sauces as having “No Preservatives” when, according to the complaint, the sauces contain the preservative…
Barilla Pasta
Allegations: Misleadingly implying that pastas are made in Italy when they are made in the United States
Barilla Pastas
Allegations: Misleadingly implying that products are made in Italy using the phrase “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta” and the colors of Italy’s flag in marketing materials when they are made…
Barilla Tomato Sauces
Allegations: Falsely marketing that pasta sauces contain “No Preservatives”