CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
September 2016: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
June 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Fruit of the Earth for allegedly falsely advertising that its Aloe Vera Gel contains “100% Pure Aloe Vera Gel” when, according to plaintiffs, the product contains no aloe at all. (James et al v. Fruit of the Earth, Inc., Case No. 16-cv-3014, N. D. CA.)
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.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg