CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Elston et al. v. Virgin Pulse, Inc. and Welltok, Inc.
24-cv-10671, W.D. Wash.
(Feb. 2024)
Virgin Pulse and Welltok
Misrepresenting that it protects patients’ personal data when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in May 2023
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.
Before paying a company for something, know all your options.