Discounts on Merchandise at Carter’s
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the baby and children’s clothing retailer Carter’s for allegedly sending customers an email advertisement misleadingly representing that the retailer was offering “50-70% OFF EVERYTHING” when, according to plaintiffs, hundreds of items were excluded from the sale and the discount was off of an inflated Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), which was higher than the market value and items were rarely, if ever, sold at the MSRP price. (Aguilar et al v. Carter’s, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-3088, E. D. WA.)
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated “original” prices
February 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1436, N.D. Cal.) January 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Carter’s for allegedly misleadingly advertising…
March 2016: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal…
In May 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts on children’s apparel and accessories sold in retail and outlet stores. Specifically,…
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