CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Flaherty et al v. Walgreens Boot Alliance, Inc.
2020-CH-07176, Illinois State Court – Cook County
(Dec. 2020)
No. 7 eye-makeup remover, No. 7 hydraluminous water surge gel, and PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Falsely marketing skincare products as oil-free when they contain oils
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