
TINA.org Supports FTC’s ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule against Industry Challenge
Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.
In February 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Majans America for allegedly misleadingly marketing Ancient Grain Twists to make consumers believe the snacks contain only ancient grains when, according to the plaintiffs, the main ingredients in the snacks are peas and rice. (Louis et al v. MJS America LLC d/b/a Majans America LLC, Case No. 18-cv-1046, E.D.N.Y.)
Companies should not be able to trap consumers into subscriptions that they do not want.
Getting out may not be as easy as signing up.
Ellen Lee, The New York Times
TINA.org discovers the evidence behind these weight-loss claims is slim.
Watch out for hidden fees.