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.”
February 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
November 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Apple, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising its Lightning connector, a cable used to synchronize content on and charge hardware devices. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company advertises the product as “more durable than the previous connector” when, in reality, the defective design causes it to fray, break, deteriorate, and fail. (Roman et al v. Apple, Inc., Case No. 13-cv-05437, N. D. CA.).
FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”
The NBA superstar isn’t just cashing endorsement checks.
Lawsuit alleges environmental claims don’t stick.
Got milk? Apparently not.
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