All articles tagged with #misleading advertising
At Miley Cyrus' 'Something Beautiful' film premiere at Tribeca, some fans who purchased tickets through third-party resale platforms expected a concert, leading to disruptions and complaints. The confusion stemmed from misleading ads suggesting a performance, despite the event being a film screening, highlighting issues with ticket resale practices and advertising transparency.
A class action lawsuit alleges that Poppi prebiotic sodas mislead consumers about their gut health benefits, claiming the drinks contain insufficient prebiotic fiber to be effective. The suit seeks $5 million in damages and argues that the high sugar content in Poppi sodas negates any potential health benefits.
Four customers in Florida have filed a federal lawsuit against The Hershey Company, alleging that the packaging of certain Reese's Peanut Butter products is misleading. The plaintiffs claim that the designs on the wrappers suggest intricate carvings on the chocolates, which are not present in the actual products. They seek unspecified compensatory damages, arguing that the deceptive packaging influenced their purchasing decisions. The Hershey Company has not responded to requests for comment.
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni has apologized for misleading consumers by claiming that sales of a "designer" pink pandoro cake would support a children's hospital in Turin. Ferragni, who has nearly 30 million Instagram followers, was fined €1.075m for the false advertising. The cake's producer had already donated money to the hospital before launching the product. Ferragni has promised to donate €1m to the hospital and plans to appeal the ruling and fine. Consumer group Codacons is seeking compensation for those who bought the cake under the false impression that it would benefit the hospital.
Consumer goods company Unilever, known for brands like Dove and Hellmann's, is facing an investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over concerns that it may be misleading shoppers with its environmental claims. The CMA alleges that certain statements and packaging used by Unilever may overstate the "green" nature of its products, and that some ingredients are presented in a way that exaggerates their naturalness. The investigation is part of a broader examination into green claims made in advertising for various consumer goods. Unilever has expressed surprise and disappointment at the allegations and stated its commitment to transparent and responsible claims. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has also been cracking down on companies suspected of greenwashing.
Burger King must face a lawsuit alleging that it deceived customers by making its Whopper sandwich appear larger than it actually is. The lawsuit claims that Burger King's depiction of Whoppers on in-store menu boards misleads customers, making the burgers appear 35% larger and containing more than double the meat. The judge rejected Burger King's bid to dismiss the case, stating that it must defend against the claim of breaching the contract. Similar lawsuits are also being faced by McDonald's and Wendy's. Each lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages.