CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
McGlynn et al. v. Solawave Inc.
23-cv-8375, E.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2023)
Solawave
Falsely marketing facial tools as “clinically proven” to improve skin when they have never been clinically tested
Pending
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