CATrends: Flea and Tick Products Marketed as Safe
Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients that are harmful to pets.
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: Microplastics in Bottled Water
Lawsuits allege that several brands contain microplastics despite being marketed as “natural spring water.”
CATrends: Terms That Prevent Consumers from Posting Negative Reviews
Lawsuits take aim at so-called non-disparagement clauses.
Class Actions
Advertised Discounts at Kohl’s
March 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as…
Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic Stores
In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Gap and Banana Republic for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts on apparel and other merchandise by misleadingly comparing percentage-off discounts…
Discounts at Burlington Coat Factory
July 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. January 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the Amended Settlement Agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for July…
Discounts on Products Sold at 24 Hour Fitness
In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against 24 Hour Fitness USA for allegedly misrepresenting pricing discounts on products for sale at its gyms by offering steep discounts off…
Discounts at LensCrafters
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LensCrafters for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts on prescription lenses. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the retailer advertises specific percentage discounts off…
Discounts at Home Depot
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising pricing discounts by comparing discounted prices to false reference prices
Discount Prices at Cole Haan Outlet Stores
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cole Haan for allegedly misleadingly advertising pricing discounts at outlet stores. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company markets an “original”…
Sales at Nine West
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nine West for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts at outlet stores. According to the complaint, the store deceptively compares a “SUGG.…
Discounts and BOGO Offers at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Jos. A. Bank Clothiers for allegedly falsely advertising regular prices, discounts, and free apparel. The complaint alleges that the store misrepresents the…
Discounts at Schnucks Stores
Allegations: Falsely marketing pricing discounts from fictitious reference prices