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
Lands’ End “Made in the USA” Claims
December 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. April 2016: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for November…
Balloon Time “Made in the USA” Claims
A class-action lawsuit (which was originally filed in 2012) alleges that Party City and Worthington Cylinder Corporation falsely advertise “Balloon Time” helium tanks as “Made in the USA” when they…
Allura Fiber Cement Siding
In April 2019, multiple false advertising class-action lawsuits filed against Allura USA, Plycem USA, and Elementia USA were transferred to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard together. The complaints…
Orijen and Acana Dog Foods
August 2019: The Zarinebaf case was stayed pending the resolution of the Reitman case or until March 2020. March-October 2018: Several class-action lawsuits were filed against Champion Petfoods for allegedly…
Walmart’s “Made in USA” Labels
July 2016: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. July 2015: A…
True Religion’s “Made in USA” Claims
November 2015: A state judge granted final approval of the settlement. June 2015: A state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against True Religion Apparel.…
Beef Products from Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, JBS USA Food, and National Beef Packing Company
Allegations: Deceptively marketing beef as “Product of the USA”
Made in USA Claims on Bigelow Teas
Allegations: Falsely marketing teas as “manufactured in the USA”
Hudson Clothing’s Made in USA Claims
June 2017: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. March 2017: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement that resolves both the Noiman and Schulert…
Windows USA/Alaskan Windows Systems
In July 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Windows USA and Alaskan Window Systems and other related companies for allegedly perpetuating “a fraud and a scam” in the sales…