CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Smith et al v. Consumer Cellular Inc. and Target Store’s Inc.
21-cv-23, D. Mont.
(March 2021)
Consumer Cellular’s wireless service
Falsely advertising that Consumer Cellular’s cell towers and wireless service is the best and most competent as compared to several competitors
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