CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Fishlock et al. v. Global Plasma Solutions, Inc.
22-cv-1566, D. Del.
(Dec. 2022)
Global Plasma Solutions products with needlepoint bipolar ionization technology
Falsely representing that products eliminate the COVID-19 virus and produce cleaner air
Deceptively representing that claims are based on “independent testing” when the testing was funded by the company
Pending
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