Fixing the Subscription Trap
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
September 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement resolving this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive $17.50 for every ten square feet of tile they purchased. The company also agreed to provide all past and future purchasers an enhanced warranty for DuraCeramic Floor Tiles.
December 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Congoleum Corporation for allegedly falsely advertising DuraCeramic floor tiles in various marketing materials such as its website, advertisements, and warranties. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the company represents the floor tiles are versatile, durable, and easy to care for when, according to the complaint, the tiles actually are defective and will not function as promised. (Minor et al v. Congoleum Corporation, Case No. 13-cv-07727, D. NJ.).
The FTC’s Negative Option Rule do-over – and what’s at stake.
Be wary of questionable and deceptive claims in origin stories.
Mounting lawsuits accuse Meta of breaking privacy promises.
Breaking down the fine print of this March Madness commercial.
Advertised $19.99 price deserves an official review.