
Merchandise at Gap Factory Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
January 2019: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would resolve this case along with Veera v. Banana Republic. According to the settlement terms, class members will each receive one merchandise certificate for 30% off of the regular price of up to four items in a Banana Republic or Gap retail store. A preliminary approval hearing is scheduled for June 2019.
May 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Gap Inc. misleadingly advertises sales and discounts without adequately disclosing the excluded items. (Etman et al v. The Gap Inc. et al, Case No. BC547161, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles).
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
Allegations: Falsely advertising that sales are available for a specified and limited period of time
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
Allegations: Products contain less supima cotton than advertised
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing promotions without adequately disclosing exclusions and limitations
Allegations: Failing to disclose that the companies wipe out the rewards points customers accumulate on credit cards in certain situations, such as when credit cards are replaced due to loss…
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