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Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ontel Products Corp. for allegedly misleadingly marketing “as seen on tv” products – including Micro Mechanic, Huggle™ Hoodie, Magic Pad, Piggy Pop, Artic Air™ Ultra, Chill Chest™, Dust Daddy™, Thermapulse™ Relief Wrap, and Miracle Teeth Whitener™ – using a bait-and-switch scheme in which the company offers a product at a low price but tricks consumers into paying for additional products and add-on features. Plaintiffs also claim that the company:
(Martin et al v. Ontel Products Corp., Case No. 20-cv-8158, C.D. Cal.)
Universe of Play’s removal follows action led by TINA.org – and inaction from self-reg group.
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