FTC Takes TruHeight’s Growth Claims Down a Few Pegs
Supplement maker agrees to pay $750K to settle deceptive health claims lawsuit.
Fernandez et al. v. Favorite World, LLC d/b/a Shapermint
24-cv-2564, C.D. Cal.
(March 2024)
Shapermint Club memberships
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
Pending
Supplement maker agrees to pay $750K to settle deceptive health claims lawsuit.
Settlement comes after TINA.org exposed thousands of deceptive income claims.
TINA.org sheds light on confusing and misleading brightness claims.
Brant James, Ingame
Company becomes the latest to leave the industry.