CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Cohen et al. v. Kering Americas, Inc. and Gucci America, Inc.
2024CH05844, Illinois state court – Cook county
(June 2024)
Gucci exotic skin products
Falsely marketing that the company uses sustainable, humane, and ethical practices to source exotic skins when the company engaged in abusive practices at its tanneries in Thailand
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.
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.