CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
O’Callaghan Lewis et al. v. Earnest LLC et al.
26-cv-2415, W.D. Wash.
(June 2026)
Earnest loans
Falsely advertising that lower rates are available for a limited time
Pending
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