Class action alleges deceptive marketing of Monster Energy drinks 
Published: January 9, 2013
Tags: class actions, consumer protection, deceptive marketing, ENERGY DRINKS, failure to warn, FDA, Food and Drug Administration, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Monster Energy
Monster-brand energy drinks are marketed as being conventional carbonated beverages despite containing “dangerously high” amounts of caffeine, according to a new consumer class action filed in California federal court.
CFPB, FTC join to target deceptive mortgage ads
Published: November 27, 2012
Tags: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, deceptive marketing, Federal Trade Commission, mortgage lending
WASHINGTON – Two federal agencies have joined together to beef up investigations and enforcement actions against companies who engage in fraudulent advertising under the Mortgage Acts and Practices Advertising Rule and the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Nutella maker settles deceptive ad suit for $3 million
Published: April 27, 2012
Tags: California, deceptive marketing, false advertising
Nutella maker Ferrero has agreed to pay out three million dollars in a lawsuit filed by a California woman over deceptive advertising.
Reebok to pay $25 million to consumers over shoe claims
Published: October 17, 2011
Tags: deceptive marketing, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Reebok
Reebok will pay $25 million to customers to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that it made deceptive claims in ads that its toning shoes would strengthen and tone the legs and buttocks of those who wear them.
California sues law firms for deceptive mortgage suits
Published: August 26, 2011
Tags: deceptive marketing, foreclosures, mass joinder, mortgage, mortgage relief
The California Department of Justice and the state bar have sued several law firms and attorneys for deceptive marketing of “mass joinder” lawsuits in the guise of providing mortgage relief to distressed homeowners.
