FTC Takes TruHeight’s Growth Claims Down a Few Pegs
Supplement maker agrees to pay $750K to settle deceptive health claims lawsuit.
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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Supplement maker agrees to pay $750K to settle deceptive health claims lawsuit.
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Brant James, Ingame
Company becomes the latest to leave the industry.