The Rise of ‘Bait-and- Switch Pricing’
Emily Stewart, Business Insider
ECOS Products
Case Name (Date)
De Santiago et al. v. Venus Laboratories, Inc. d/b/a Earth Friendly Products, Inc.
22-cv-841, E.D. Mo.
(Aug. 2022)
Product/Service
ECOS household cleaners, as well as personal care, pet, and other products
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic, safe, and earth friendly when they contain ingredients that are harmful to people and the environment
Status
Settled and voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members’ claims
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