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Case Name (Date)
Ballou et al v. Asset Marketing Services, LLC d/b/a Govmint.com
21-cv-694, D. Minn.
(March 2021)
Product/Service
Collectible coins
Allegations
Misrepresenting the investment value and other characteristics of collectible coins
Failing to adequately disclose terms of sales of coins
Status
Pending
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