UPS’s “Delivery Area Surcharge” Fees Class Action UPS’s “Delivery Area Surcharge” Fees In October 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against UPS for allegedly engaging in a bait-and-switch scheme by charging certain customers more than the advertised rates for the “Delivery Area…
Pampers Easy Ups Ad Alert Pampers Easy Ups Pampers attempts to skirt substantiation with puffery defense.
UPS Class Action UPS Allegations: Preventing consumers from giving negative reviews of UPS on its website
Fruit By The Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups and Other Fruit-Flavored Snacks Class Action Fruit By The Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups and Other Fruit-Flavored Snacks Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing no artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
Fruit Roll-Ups Class Action Fruit Roll-Ups August 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-890, S. D. IL.) June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills alleging that it falsely advertises…
Insurance from UPS Class Action Insurance from UPS Allegations: Falsely representing that UPS provides insurance coverage for shipped items
UPS Shipping Boxes Class Action UPS Shipping Boxes August 2015: The case was sent to arbitration. July 2014: A class-action lawsuit against United Parcel Service, Inc. (“UPS”) was transferred from state court to federal court. The complaint, which…
Ticketmaster Processing and UPS Delivery Fees Class Action Ticketmaster Processing and UPS Delivery Fees February 2015: A judge granted final approval of the settlement. April 2014: A judge preliminarily approved a $400 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Ticketmaster for allegedly deceiving consumers.…
Pop-Ups and the Bimbo Bear Blog Pop-Ups and the Bimbo Bear I don’t like An advertisement that pops up in a new window when you’re browsing the internet. ads. They’re like someone interrupting you in the middle of a conversation –…
The Ups and Downs of Day Trading Consumer News The Ups and Downs of Day Trading Day trading opportunities seize upon the excitement of the stock market to capture the imagination of people who find the idea of working for themselves and making their own fortune…
The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement Blog The Unsettling Ticketmaster Settlement This settlement goes in the worst file.
LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom Consumer News LuLaRoe Distributors in Bankruptcy as Founder Touts Financial Freedom At least 115 current or former LuLaRoe distributors have filed for personal bankruptcy since 2016.
Clarks Ad Alert Clarks Claims to offer “free shipping” on “every order” excludes Alaska shipments, and probably others.
Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail Consumer News Skechers Refund Checks in the Mail The FTC is mailing out refunds to consumers who bought and filed valid claims on Skechers toning shoes.
Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Consumer News Exposing Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes Here’s a list of some key cases.
Avoid Cyber Monday Scams Consumer News Avoid Cyber Monday Scams How to safely take advantage of online deals.
Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing Consumer News Making Sense of Hedge-Fund Marketing Hedge Funds can advertise now, but look before you leap.
Ad or Not? Pokémon Go Consumer News Ad or Not? Pokémon Go The in-store presence of Pokémon prompts TINA.org inquiry about possible marketing agreements.
Consumers Closer to New Skechers Reimbursement Consumer News Consumers Closer to New Skechers Reimbursement Judge approves settlement of class-action lawsuit alleging misleading advertising.