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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

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Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

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How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

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FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a commission rule.

Products Sold on americanfreight.com

Class Action

Products Sold on americanfreight.com

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated “original” prices

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Consumers need to do their research when they see leather products advertised as made in USA.

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

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TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Federal efforts to rein in such charges have largely been unsuccessful to date.

Arhaus

Class Action

Arhaus

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices

Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

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Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

Assets to be turned over to a receiver.

IKEA

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IKEA

Deceptive “Made in USA” claims throw IKEA into a pillow fight with the FTC.

Rejuvenate Cleaning Products

Class Action

Rejuvenate Cleaning Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing cleaning products as safe for pets and kids when they are not

Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery

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Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery

In short, the company may not deliver on the promise.

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020 Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

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TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

Pottery Barn Kids Database

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Pottery Barn Kids Database

POTTERY BARN KIDS MADE IN USA MARKETING Below is a sampling of Pottery Barn Kids marketing materials that claim, either expressly or implicitly, that the following types of products, among…

Discounts on Newegg.com

Class Action

Discounts on Newegg.com

July 2018: The Court of Appeal of the State of California reversed the trial court’s decision to dismiss this lawsuit. The appellate court concluded that the named plaintiff satisfied California…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

IKEA Coupons and Returns

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IKEA Coupons and Returns

In September 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against IKEA for allegedly misleadingly representing that customers who use a coupon to get $25 off of a purchase of $150 or…

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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC Must Stem Tide of Junk Fees Pandemic

Products Sold on americanfreight.com

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

TINA.org Files Comment in Support of Mass. AG’s Proposal to Ban Junk Fees

Arhaus

Trudeau Held in Contempt of Court

IKEA

Rejuvenate Cleaning Products

Rent-A-Center’s Free Same-Day Delivery

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

Pottery Barn Kids Database

Discounts on Newegg.com

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

IKEA Coupons and Returns