CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
September 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-18192, D. NJ.)
August 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Taco Bell for allegedly misleadingly advertising that its Chalupa Cravings Boxes cost $5 when, according to plaintiffs, a fine print disclaimer in the ads states that “prices may vary,” and the named plaintiffs were charged more than the advertised $5 for the boxes. (Estrella-Rosales et al v. Taco Bell Corp and Yum! Brands Inc., Case No. MID-L-005928-19, New Jersey State Court – Middlesex)
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