The FTC is not anti-direct selling. It’s pro-truth in advertising.
The DSA misses the mark.
In April 2017, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against ProFlowers. The complaint alleges that the company misleadingly represents that floral arrangements are delivered completed and assembled without adequately disclosing that products are do-it-yourself kits and must be assembled by the buyer. According to the settlement terms, the company agreed to enhance disclosures that floral arrangements are shipped in a box by including the statement “[s]hips in custom ProFlowers packaging and gift box” under images of floral arrangements and providing a link to the FAQ page, among other things. In addition, the company agreed to provide class members with a $10 gift code to be used towards purchases on www.ProFlowers.com. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for August 14, 2017. For more information, go to http://www.flowerssettlement.com/. (Sozzi et al v. Provide Commerce, Inc. d/b/a ProFlowers, Case No. BC513925, California Superior Court – Los Angeles)
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The DSA misses the mark.
TINA.org reader takes issue with this product’s deceptive packaging.
Don’t let this company blindside you with its deceptive pricing.
Lawsuit pokes holes in company’s Swiss branding.
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