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Sharper Image’s Discounts
Case Name (Date)
Zoueihed et al. v. Camelot Si, LLC d/b/a Sharper Image
25-cv-6438, C.D. Cal.
(July 2025)
Product/Service
Sharper Image merchandise
Allegations
Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
Status
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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