The Rise of ‘Bait-and- Switch Pricing’
Emily Stewart, Business Insider
Vioxx
In August 2013, a federal judge preliminarily approved a $23 million settlement to a class-action lawsuit filed against Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. for allegedly falsely advertising that Vioxx had greater benefits than the generic versions when these benefits had not been established. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive a cash award of up to $75 with proof of purchase. (In re: Vioxx Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 1657, E. D. LA.).
The Latest
TINA.org Finds U-Haul Using Bait-and-Switch Pricing Scheme
MADISON, CONN. May 6, 2025 – U-Haul is engaged in a bait-and-switch pricing scheme with its $19.95 truck rental ads, according to an investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org).…
U-Haul Needs to Pack Up Its Deceptive ‘$19.95’ Truck Ads
TINA.org calls on regulators to stop moving company’s bait and switch.
FTC, Nevada Sue IM Mastery Academy
Complaint alleges IML was a $1.2 billion scam.
OmegaXL: Backed by Research
What you should know about ingredient studies.