CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Provenzano et al. v. Forward Foods, LLC
22-cv-4148, S.D.N.Y.
(May 2022)
Lean Muscle protein bars
Misleadingly marketing bars as “lean muscle” when they contain several ingredients that are sources of fat
Pending
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