CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Helems et al. v. Drip Drop Hydration, Inc.
22-cv-1419, S.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2020)
Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS) powders
Falsely advertising products as if the flavor comes from natural ingredients and the fruits pictured on product labels when they contain artificial flavoring ingredients
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