CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Gibson et al. v. Bartlett Dairy, Inc. and Farmland Fresh Dairies, LLC
20-cv-2848, E.D.N.Y.
(June 2020)
Farmland Fresh Dairies
Falsely marketing products using the phrase “No Antibiotics” when they are made using milk from cows who receive antibiotics
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.
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Before paying a company for something, know all your options.