CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Buffington et al. v. sPay, Inc. d/b/a Stack Sports
24-cv-2541, S.D.N.Y.
(April 2024)
Sports Connect
(an online platform for youth sports leagues)
Failing to include a “Service Fee” of at least $3 in advertised prices
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