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
Discounts at Kohl’s Stores
November 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s approval of the settlement agreement. October and November 2016: Several objectors filed Notices of Appeal regarding the final approval of…
Discounts at Calvin Klein Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising pricing discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
Discounts at Sports Warehouse
February 2018: A state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement. According to its terms, each class member may receive a monetary award in an amount based on…
Room Rates at Omni Hotels
Allegations: Engaging in drip pricing
Coach Outlets
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising pricing discounts
Advertised Discounts at Nordstrom Rack
July 2017: The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to dismiss this false advertising lawsuit against Nordstrom. August 2015: A federal judge granted the store’s motion…
Discounts at Aéropostale Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising pricing discounts and offers for “free” items
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.…
Discounts at Columbia Sportswear Outlet Stores
January 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. November 2017: There was a hearing on the motion for preliminary approval and, if there are no objections,…
Discounts at Stein Mart
April 2017: This case was dismissed and consolidated with another lawsuit against the store, Sperling v. Stein Mart. March 2017: One of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed his claims When…