FTC Bans Fake Reviews
New rule also targets paid reviews.
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
New rule also targets paid reviews.
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