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Shapermint Club Memberships
Case Name (Date)
Fernandez et al. v. Favorite World, LLC d/b/a Shapermint
24-cv-2564, C.D. Cal.
(March 2024)
Product/Service
Shapermint Club memberships
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships, including the cancellation policy
Failing to adequately disclose that consumers who select the Shapermint Club shipping method will be automatically enrolled in Shapermint Club memberships and charged monthly fees
Failing to disclose that consumers who sign up for the free trial will be automatically charged monthly membership fees after the free trial period ends
Status
Pending
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