CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Pina et al. v. Avocado Mattress L.L.C.
23-cv-2072, N.D. Cal.
(April 2023)
Avocado Mattress products, including mattresses, pillows, and mattress toppers
Falsely advertising that products are free of synthetic and toxic chemicals when they contain both
Falsely touting products as “MADE SAFE Certified” to represent that they are made with healthy ingredients when they contain toxic materials
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