Sales at Sears Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices and as available for a limited time
Gold Necklaces from Sears
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sears for allegedly falsely marketing a sterling silver necklace plated in a layer of gold alloy as being “14K Gold.” (Moss et al v. Sears Holdings Corp., Case No. 18-cv-1663, E.D.N.Y.)
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Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
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