How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims
FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”
August 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement.
May 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the terms, class members may receive a $10 voucher to use for purchases on art.com, allposters.com, and posters.com. In addition, the company agreed to advertise regular prices that are the actual prices offered for a reasonably substantial period of time and to implement a compliance program for a period of four years. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for August 9, 2017. For more information, go to www.KnappSettlement.com.
February/March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Art.com (a website that sells posters and other home décor products) by allegedly deceptively offering perpetual sales on www.art.com, www.posters.com, and www.allposters.com. According to the complaint, the websites deceive consumers by making them believe sales and discounted prices are going to end when, according to plaintiffs, each sale is simply replaced by another. (Knapp et al v. Art.com, Inc. and Does 1-50, Case No. 16-cv-768, N. D. CA.)
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FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”
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