CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Discounts at Michaels Stores
Case Name (Date)
Vizcarra et al. v. Michaels Stores, Inc.
23-cv-468, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2023)
Product/Service
Merchandise at Michaels Stores
Allegations
Falsely marketing discounts off of inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time
Status
Pending
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