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Bimbo Bakeries Class Action Bimbo Bakeries April 2020: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement in which the company agreed to change the marketing materials for several of its baked goods. According to…
Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Consumer Basics Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Ads can legally lie to you as long as the lie is so obvious an exaggeration that you know not to take it seriously.
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Amy’s Kitchen Food Products Class Action Amy’s Kitchen Food Products October 2016: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. July 2014: A federal…
Made in USA Misrepresentations Evidence Made in USA Misrepresentations Below are 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Target.com found by TINA.org in the spring of 2017. Target.com v. Manufacturer Information # Product Target.com Product Packaging /…
Venmo Ad Alert Venmo Mobile payment app settles charges it misled consumers about availability of funds.
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Kidfresh Frozen Food Products Class Action Kidfresh Frozen Food Products In April 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kidfresh for allegedly marketing its line of frozen food products – including Kidfresh Wagon Wheels Mac + Cheese, Kidfresh Muy Cheesy…
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