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“Buy One, Get One Free” Promotions at Winn-Dixie
Case Name (Date)
Bechtel et al. v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
23-cv-1470, M.D. Fla.
(Dec. 2023)
Product/Service
Grocery items
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing that consumers who purchase products under its “Buy One, Get One Free” promotions get “free” products when the store charges more for the first product to cover the cost of the second product
Status
Pending
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