CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Berlinger et al. v. Viagogo Inc.
25-cv-4380, S.D.N.Y.
(May 2025)
Tickets for concerts, sporting events and other live entertainment
Failing to include fees – including a booking fee and a handling fee – 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