
Merchandise at Gap Factory Outlet Stores
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
Barlow et al v. The Gap, Inc.
CV-19-912111, Ohio State Court – Cuyahoga County
(March 2019)
Merchandise at The Gap stores
Misleadingly marketing promotions without adequately disclosing exclusions and limitations
Summary judgment affirmed on appeal
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
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