CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
March 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
July 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”) for allegedly misleading consumers about their ability to use EA’s software, including the popular FIFA Soccer 2011, to play games with others via the Internet (i.e., “online play”). Specifically, the plaintiffs allege that EA marketed its software as available for “online play” for an indefinite period of time or, at a minimum, a reasonable time from its release date, but that the company “retired” the products early and thus they are no longer available for online play. (Bassett et al. v. Electronic Arts Inc., Case No. 13-cv-04208, E.D.N.Y.)
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.
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.