The FTC is not anti-direct selling. It’s pro-truth in advertising.
The DSA misses the mark.
In October 2017, a state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would resolve a 2016 false advertising class-action lawsuit alleging that Big 5 Sporting Goods misrepresents that Bearpaw Lassen WP hiking boots are waterproof. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive either a $5 cash award or a $7.50 merchandise voucher to use toward a future purchase at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store in California. For more information, go to http://www.bplassensettlement.com/. (Carmody et al v. Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. and Romeo & Juliette, Inc., Case No. 2016-2469, California State Court – San Diego County)
The DSA misses the mark.
TINA.org reader takes issue with this product’s deceptive packaging.
Don’t let this company blindside you with its deceptive pricing.
Lawsuit pokes holes in company’s Swiss branding.
Why are these airport vendors slyly charging consumers for “employee benefits”?