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Bob’s Stores Liquidation Sales Don’t Always Mean Savings

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Bob’s Stores Liquidation Sales Don’t Always Mean Savings

Christiane Cordero, NBC Connecticut

Sale Prices at J. Crew Factory Stores

Class Action

Sale Prices at J. Crew Factory Stores

In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against J. Crew for allegedly deceptively advertising sale prices for merchandise sold at its Factory stores. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the store…

Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags

Consumer News

Michael Kors to Change Alleged Deceptive Outlet Store Pricing Tags

Company will bag MSRP tag that lawsuit alleged was deceiving consumers.

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.…

Sales at Zales Outlets

Class Action

Sales at Zales Outlets

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts from artificially inflated prices

Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’

Consumer News

Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’

Nutritional supplement MLM facing racketeering charges in class-action lawsuit filed by former distributors.

Don’t trust the list prices on Amazon, Consumer Watchdog says

Media Coverage

Don’t trust the list prices on Amazon, Consumer Watchdog says

David Pierson, Los Angeles Times

Harbor Freight Tools USA’s Discounts

Class Action

Harbor Freight Tools USA’s Discounts

May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed…

Wegmans

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Wegmans

NAD inquiry prompts changes to grocery store’s price comparison signs.

Neiman Marcus Outlet Prices

Class Action

Neiman Marcus Outlet Prices

October 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2018: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members…

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

Consumer News

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.

Jos. A. Bank’s Advertising of Sales

Class Action

Jos. A. Bank’s Advertising of Sales

In August 2014, an appellate court affirmed a federal district court’s decision to dismiss a false advertising lawsuit against Jos. A. Bank. According to the complaint, Jos. A. Bank deceptively…

The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Consumer News

The Price Is (Not Necessarily) Right

Searching for a sale this summer? Here are some things to look out for.

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 –…

Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

Consumer News

Sale or Not? ‘As Advertised’ Tags at Target

It sounds like a sale but is it?

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

Consumer News

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic

Class Action

Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic

In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Gap and Banana Republic for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on apparel by misleadingly comparing lower discounted prices to fake original…

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