CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Arterberry et al. v. Peet’s Coffee, Inc.
23STCV30967, California state court – Los Angeles
(Dec. 2023)
Peet’s Coffee
Preventing consumers from giving negative reviews on its websites and apps
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