
Merchandise at Banana Republic Factory Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
Cho et al. v. The Gap, Inc. et al.
24-cv-5206, N.D. Cal.
(July 2024)
Merchandise at Gap Factory outlet stores
Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
Pending
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
Allegations: Falsely advertising that sales are available for a specified and limited period of time
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated reference prices
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing promotions without adequately disclosing exclusions and limitations
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