JCPenney’s Website
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
JCPenney
Case Name (Date)
Gamble et al. v. Penney OPCO LLC
24-cv-1414, D. Ore.
(Aug. 2024)
Product/Service
Merchandise sold at JCPenney
Allegations
Falsely advertising discounts off of inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
Falsely advertising free products as part of Buy 1 Get 1 Free or Buy 1 Get 2 Free deals when the retailer increases the price of the first item to recover the cost of free items
Status
Pending
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