JCPenney’s Website
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices and as available for a limited time
JCPenney’s Discounts
Case Name (Date)
Arcand et al. v. Catalyst Brands d/b/a JCPenney
25-cv-1445, W.D. Wash.
(July 2025)
Product/Service
JCPenney merchandise
Allegations
Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated list prices and as available for a limited time
Falsely advertising that consumers who buy certain items will receive additional “free” items when the price of the qualifying item is inflated so that items are not actually free
Status
Pending
Class-Action Tracker
JCPenney
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts and free products
J. C. Penney’s Discounts
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