CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Sale et al. v. BetMGM, LLC
23-cv-1872, S.D.N.Y.
(March 2023)
Bets on BetMGM
Falsely marketing bets as “free” and “risk-free” when consumers pay money to place bets and there is no way to get their money back if they lose
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. after parties agreed to resolve the dispute in arbitration
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