April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms
These definitions are a joke.
J Brand Jeans
November 2016: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members because the named plaintiff reached a confidential settlement agreement with the company. The judgment requires the company to qualify Made in USA claims if more than a specific percentage of the final product is from outside of the United States.
March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against J Brand Inc. for allegedly misleadingly labeling J Brand jeans as “Made in California, USA” when, according to plaintiffs, more than five percent of their parts are foreign, in violation of California state law. (Elsumeri et al v. J Brand Inc., et al, Case No. BC612583, Superior Court of the State of California – County of Los Angeles)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding “Made in USA” claims and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
The Latest
Skull Smash
FDA sniffs out unapproved claims company’s smelling salts increase alertness, focus, and more.
Stephen Ridley’s ‘Free Online Piano Masterclass’
Why this piano man may not give you the keys to success.
Nutrisystem Complete 50
Dig into these advertising claims.
FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.