CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Karabas et al. v. TC Heartland LLC
24-cv-2722, E.D.N.Y.
(April 2024)
Splenda Naturals Stevia Zero Calorie Sweetener
Falsely marketing products as “100% Natural” when they contain synthetic ingredients (stevia leaf extract and erythritol)
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