CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Hot Topic’s Discounts
Case Name (Date)
Gurney et al. v. Hot Topic, Inc.
25-cv-318, D. Md.
(Nov. 2024)
Product/Service
Merchandise at Hot Topic
Allegations
Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time
Status
Pending
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