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Discounts at Michaels
Case Name (Date)
Crow et al. v. The Michaels Companies, Inc. d/b/a Michaels
26-cv-3142, E.D. Wash.
(June 2026)
Product/Service
Michaels arts and crafts supplies
Allegations
Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Status
Pending
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