CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Silva et al. v. WhaleCo, Inc. d/b/a Temu
24-cv-2890, N.D. Cal.
(May 2024)
Merchandise on Temu
Misleadingly marketing discounts off of artificially inflated regular prices and as available for a limited time or limited quantity of products
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