CATrends: Deceptive Pricing Tactics
What consumers need to watch out for this holiday shopping season.
Global Plasma Solutions Products
Case Name (Date)
Fishlock et al. v. Global Plasma Solutions, Inc.
22-cv-1566, D. Del.
(Dec. 2022)
Product/Service
Global Plasma Solutions products with needlepoint bipolar ionization technology
Allegations
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
Status
Pending
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