CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Michael Foods for allegedly deceptively representing that Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes are made with real butter on the front label without adequately disclosing that margarine is also an ingredient. (Berger et al v. MFI Holding Corp. et al, Case No. 17-cv-6728, E. D. NY.)
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg