CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Watson et al. v. E.T. Browne Drug Co., Inc.
2022LA000151, Illinois state court – Dupage
(Feb. 2022)
Palmer’s Massage Lotion for Stretch Marks, Palmer’s Massage Cream for Stretch Marks, and Palmer’s Tummy Butter for Stretch Marks
Falsely marketing that products prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch marks
Settled
(Preliminary approval)
https://www.stretchmarklitigation.com/
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