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Agency alleges MLM misled recruits about earnings, pressured distributors to buy products and encouraged fake retail sales.
Spalding NEVERFLAT Basketballs
In June 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Russell Brands, LLC for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Spalding NEVERFLAT basketballs “Stay[] Inflated 10x Longer Guaranteed,” have “No need to add air pressure during the first year,” and maintain rebound height when such advertising claims are not true. (Markos et al v. Russell Brands, LLC, Case No. 16-cv-4362, S. D. NY.)
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