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Discounts at Lamps Plus

August 2018: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that provides class members with vouchers from Lamps Plus. The company will automatically send vouchers to class members…

Sales at Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Stores

Class Action

Sales at Tommy Hilfiger Outlet Stores

June 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-1373, S.D. Cal.) April 2018: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against PVH Retail Stores for allegedly misleadingly…

Discounts at T.J. Maxx

Class Action

Discounts at T.J. Maxx

May 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. For more information, go to http://www.tjxsettlement.com/. December 2017: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement.…

Discounts at Columbia Sportswear Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discounts at Columbia Sportswear Outlet Stores

January 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. November 2017: There was a hearing on the motion for preliminary approval and, if there are no objections,…

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…

Advertised Discounts at Kohl’s

Class Action

Advertised Discounts at Kohl’s

March 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as…

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic Stores

Class Action

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic Stores

In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Gap and Banana Republic for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts on apparel and other merchandise by misleadingly comparing percentage-off discounts…

Advertised Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

Class Action

Advertised Discounts at Nordstrom Rack

July 2017: The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to dismiss this false advertising lawsuit against Nordstrom. August 2015: A federal judge granted the store’s motion…

Discounts at Burlington Coat Factory

Class Action

Discounts at Burlington Coat Factory

July 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. January 2017: A federal judge preliminarily approved the Amended Settlement Agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for July…

Discounts on Products Sold at 24 Hour Fitness

Class Action

Discounts on Products Sold at 24 Hour Fitness

In August 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against 24 Hour Fitness USA for allegedly misrepresenting pricing discounts on products for sale at its gyms by offering steep discounts off…

Discounts at LensCrafters

Class Action

Discounts at LensCrafters

In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against LensCrafters for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts on prescription lenses. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the retailer advertises specific percentage discounts off…

Discount Prices at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

Class Action

Discount Prices at Cole Haan Outlet Stores

In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cole Haan for allegedly misleadingly advertising pricing discounts at outlet stores. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company markets an “original”…

Sales at Nine West

Class Action

Sales at Nine West

In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nine West for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing discounts at outlet stores. According to the complaint, the store deceptively compares a “SUGG.…

Femora Anti Aging Face Cream

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Femora Anti Aging Face Cream

Femora Anti Aging Face Cream’s free trial offer has pricing that is likely to cause wrinkles.

Discounts and BOGO Offers at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

Class Action

Discounts and BOGO Offers at Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Jos. A. Bank Clothiers for allegedly falsely advertising regular prices, discounts, and free apparel. The complaint alleges that the store misrepresents the…

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