In September 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Edison Nation, LLC and Plymouth Direct, Inc. for allegedly deceptively marketing Gyro Bowls (children’s snack bowls) as “Spill-Proof” when, in reality, the bowls have “a very strong tendency to spill.” (Principe et al v. Edison Nation, LLC; Plymouth Direct, Inc.; and John Does 1-25, Case No. 15-cv-5453, E. D. NY.)
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MADISON, CONN. Sept. 9, 2025 – An investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has found that Homeaglow is deceptively advertising $19 home cleanings in order to lure consumers into…
TINA.org files complaint against home cleaning platform with FTC, states.
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