
FitBit Fitness Trackers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that fitness trackers are capable of measuring blood oxygen levels when they do not provide accurate measures
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Fitbit, Inc. for allegedly misrepresenting the quality of Fitbit Charge 2 fitness bands by failing to disclose that a defect causes the screen to crack. (Schneider et al v. Fitbit, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-1322, N. D. IL.)
For more of TINA.org’s coverage of Fitbit, click here.
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that fitness trackers are capable of measuring blood oxygen levels when they do not provide accurate measures
June 2018: One of the named plaintiffs (Dunn) filed an amended complaint bringing similar allegations. October 2017: A federal judge granted Fitbit’s motion to compel arbitration for the plaintiffs who…
November 2018: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members may file a claim to receive $12.50 for each qualifying Fitbit device…
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Fitbit in February 2016. According to the complaint, the company deceptively markets the Charge HR and Surge wristband activity trackers with PurePulse™…
Medicare “open enrollment,” which starts Oct. 15, is also open season for scammers.
TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed rule and suggests revisions.
HIP HOP PSA: “We need real prices and transparency in healthcare.”
Bundle bungled.
But the majority of brand partners will still lose money.