April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms
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Fanatics
Case Name (Date)
Cavanaugh et al. v. Fanatics, LLC
22-cv-1085, E.D. Cal.
(May 2022)
Product/Service
Sports merchandise
Allegations
Falsely advertising that orders purchased on the website ship for free or at a flat, low cost without adequately disclosing that there’s an added fee for shipping
Status
Pending
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