CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
September 2012: The named plaintiff agreed to dismiss this lawsuit When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
June 2012: A class action representing California residents who purchased fatgirlslim and lovehandler claims that the products were falsely advertised as being able to slim, tone, reshape, and firm skin. (Zelaya v. Steiner U.S. Holdings, Inc., Case No. 12-cv-966, C. D. CA.)
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