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Sales at Under Armour Outlets Class Action Sales at Under Armour Outlets In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Under Armour for allegedly falsely advertising discounts on merchandise sold at its outlets. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the retailer misleadingly represents…
Sales at Carter’s Stores Class Action Sales at Carter’s Stores February 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1436, N.D. Cal.) January 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Carter’s for allegedly misleadingly advertising…
Sales at GNC Class Action Sales at GNC September 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for December 19, 2019. August 2019: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of…
Sales at Carter’s Class Action Sales at Carter’s In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the baby and children’s clothing retailer Carter’s for allegedly sending customers an email advertisement misleadingly representing that the retailer was offering…
Lowe’s Discounts During Closure Sales Class Action Lowe’s Discounts During Closure Sales In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Lowe’s for allegedly falsely advertising that customers would get “40%-60% off the lowest ticketed price” of items during a closure sale…
Sales at Banana Republic Class Action Sales at Banana Republic January 2019: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would resolve this case along with Etman v. The Gap. According to the settlement terms, 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…
Sales at J. Crew Factory and Mercantile Stores Class Action Sales at J. Crew Factory and Mercantile Stores May 2018: The same named plaintiff filed a lawsuit making similar allegations in a California state court. (Press v. J. Crew Group Inc., Case No. 2018-512503, California State Court –…
Sales on J. Crew Factory Website Class Action Sales on J. Crew Factory Website Allegations: Misleadingly marketing discounts
Sales at Jos. A. Bank Class Action Sales at Jos. A. Bank May 2017: This case was stayed pending a Supreme Court of New Jersey decision. February 2017: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Jos. A. Bank Clothiers in February…
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.…
Sales at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Class Action Sales at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s September 2016: This action was consolidated to be heard with three other similar lawsuits. For more information about the other cases, click on the information below. Benson v. Macy’s, Inc.…
LA City Attorney Accuses Major Retailers of Pushing Bogus Sales Consumer News LA City Attorney Accuses Major Retailers of Pushing Bogus Sales Lawsuits claim original prices to which sale prices are compared have no basis in reality.
Sales at J. Crew Class Action Sales at J. Crew May 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the named plaintiff agreed to return the purchased sweaters and J. Crew…
Sales at Best Buy Class Action Sales at Best Buy June 2016: A federal judge dismissed the complaint When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. finding that the complaint made “conclusory…
Sales at Saks Class Action Sales at Saks In December 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Saks for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts of merchandise. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the store compares “sale” prices to false “market”…
Sales at Sears Stores Class Action Sales at Sears Stores In December 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sears for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the store overstated discounts and compared a “sale” price to…
BevMo’s 5¢ Sales Class Action BevMo’s 5¢ Sales A settlement agreement reached between the parties in a false advertising class-action lawsuit against BevMo, an alcoholic beverage retailer in the western United States, is scheduled for a final approval…
Sales on Frames at Michaels Stores Class Action Sales on Frames at Michaels Stores In March 2015, a state judge granted final approval of a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Michaels Stores. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2012, alleged…