CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Bush et al v. Ancient Brands, LLC
21-cv-390, N.D.N.Y.
(April 2021)
Several flavors of Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein
Falsely advertising that products contain 20 grams of protein per serving when the protein in products is “largely indigestible” in the human body and products provide little to no actual benefit
Pending
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg