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Goof Proof Service Contracts

Allegations: Misrepresenting that Goof Proof protects furniture against damage caused by accidents for 5 years when Bob’s Discount Furniture denies claims submitted for such reasons

Dooney & Bourke Discounts

Class Action

Dooney & Bourke Discounts

October 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the plaintiff did not file an amended complaint. July 2016: A federal…

Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s

Class Action

Discounts at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s

October 2016: A Consolidated Class Action Complaint making similar allegations (i.e., the store misleadingly offers discounts off of false “original” prices) was filed. September 2016: This action was consolidated with…

Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

Class Action

Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

November 2019: The case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1810, W. D. WA.) October 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Nordstrom for allegedly deceptively…

Discounts at Justice-brand Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Justice-brand Stores

October 2015: The action was stayed pending approval of a nationwide settlement of another class-action lawsuit against the store. May 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Tween Brands, Inc. for…

Discounted Prices at Van Heusen

Class Action

Discounted Prices at Van Heusen

September 2020: A federal judge dismissed the complaint concluding that the named plaintiff failed to meet the heightened pleading standard for fraud-based claims and failed to allege that he was…

Tween Brands Stores’ Discounts

Class Action

Tween Brands Stores’ Discounts

December 2015: This matter was stayed pending approval of a nationwide settlement in another substantially identical lawsuit. June 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Tween Brands, Inc. for allegedly deceptively…

Eddie Bauer’s Discounts

Class Action

Eddie Bauer’s Discounts

November 2019: A federal judge concluded that the named plaintiff’s disputes regarding her online purchases were bound by the arbitration agreement in Eddie Bauer’s Terms of Use and granted the…

Discounts at Havaianas Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Havaianas Outlet Stores

In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Havaianas for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on merchandise sold at its outlet stores by representing that shoppers are getting a substantial…

Discounts at Guess Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Guess Outlet Stores

August 2018: A state court judge granted final approval of a class-action settlement that provides class members with vouchers to use toward future purchases. Class members without proof of purchase…

Pricing Discounts at Bass Factory Outlet Stores

Class Action

Pricing Discounts at Bass Factory Outlet Stores

January 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case concluding that the complaint did not properly plead injury and the plaintiffs did not have standing (i.e., a proper basis to sue)…

Sunoco Rewards Credit Card Discounts

Class Action

Sunoco Rewards Credit Card Discounts

June 2016: Sunoco filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the order denying its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Litigation. May 2016: A federal judge denied Sunoco’s motion to compel…

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Consumer Basics

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

Discounts at New York & Company at Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discounts at New York & Company at Outlet Stores

In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against New York & Company for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts at its outlet stores by misleadingly comparing “discounted” prices to “OUR PRICE”…

Discounts on Samsonite Luggage

Class Action

Discounts on Samsonite Luggage

April 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-639, S. D. CA.) February 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Samsonite Company Stores for…

Michael Kors Discounts

Class Action

Michael Kors Discounts

February 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. August 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement of this false advertising lawsuit. A final approval hearing is…

Discounts at Stein Mart

Class Action

Discounts at Stein Mart

April 2017: This case was dismissed and consolidated with another lawsuit against the store, Sperling v. Stein Mart. March 2017: One of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed his claims When…

Discounts at Tween Brands Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Tween Brands Stores

August 2017: This case was dismissed because the nationwide settlement was granted final approval. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. November 2015:…

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