Consumer Fraud Action Commenced Against See Clearly Method for False and Deceptive Marketing Practices
Vision Improvement Technologies Deceptive Marketing. For years, Vision Improvement Technologies (VIT) has made some rather remarkable advertising claims that appeared to be “too good to be true.” Now, it appears that is exactly what they may have been. A consumer fraud action has been filed by the Iowa Attorney General, … [Read more...]
Class Action Lawsuit Filed over Elmer’s Krazy Glue Packaging
Krazy Glue Packaging is Misleading, Class Action Alleges A consumer fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against Elmer’s Products Inc. alleging that its Krazy Glue packaging is misleading. The suit alleges that the packaging, which is large and opaque, deceives consumers into believing that the product contains more glue than … [Read more...]
California Coconut Oil Maker Faces Class Action over Labeling Claims
A proposed class action against a company that touts its coconut oil as “healthy,” claims the company misleads consumers into thinking the product is good for them when it is almost entirely made up of saturated fat. A California woman claims that labels on Carrington Tea Co. LLC's Carrington Farms extra virgin coconut oil and … [Read more...]
Charges Brought Against Makers of OxyElite Pro
USPlabs LLC has been indicted on charges that it intentionally misbranded its dietary supplement products and lied to customers, the Justice Department announced. Star Advertiser reports that the company is accused of engaging in behavior intended to place its products on the shelves, even if it was dangerous to consumers. USPlabs … [Read more...]
Five States Pursue Magazine Subscription Scams
A lawsuit brought jointly by the attorneys general of five states alleges that consumers nationwide received unauthorized and misleading magazine and newspaper subscription notices. New York was one of five states that sued "to stop unlawful and deceptive business practices and seek restitution for consumers," according to a news … [Read more...]
Senators question telemarketing practices used by major charities
Two leading U.S. Sentaors have called on federal regulators to investigate claims that well-known charity organizations are employing the use of telemarketing firms to encourage donations. According to a Bloomberg.com report this week, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Herb Kohl have requested the Federal Trade Commission to … [Read more...]
Vytorin Lawsuits Keep Coming
Merck and Schering-Plough Vytorin Lawsuits. Vytorin makers Merck and Schering-Plough are facing yet another lawsuit, this time from the plaintiffs in Nevada. The Nevada Vytorin consumer fraud lawsuit alleges that Merck and Schering-Plough deceived heart patients in that state by leading them to believe that Vytorin was more effective … [Read more...]
