CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Jackson et al. v. Genfoot America, Inc.
22-cv-36, D.N.H.
(Jan. 2022)
Kamik winter boots
Misleadingly marketing boots as “Made in USA” when at least one primary component – the outsole – is imported
Settled
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg