
CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
In May 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Michael Kors for allegedly falsely advertising its handbags are made of synthetic materials when, in reality, they contain animal products such as leather and fur. (Goodwin et al v. Michael Kors Stores, Inc., Case No. BC545518, Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles).
For more information about other class-action lawsuits against Michael Kors and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Legislators should protect the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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The statement, “Manufactured in the USA 100%,” had appeared on product packaging.
E.J. Schultz, Ad Age