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.”
September 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement resolving this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class members may receive $17.50 for every ten square feet of tile they purchased. The company also agreed to provide all past and future purchasers an enhanced warranty for DuraCeramic Floor Tiles.
December 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Congoleum Corporation for allegedly falsely advertising DuraCeramic floor tiles in various marketing materials such as its website, advertisements, and warranties. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the company represents the floor tiles are versatile, durable, and easy to care for when, according to the complaint, the tiles actually are defective and will not function as promised. (Minor et al v. Congoleum Corporation, Case No. 13-cv-07727, D. NJ.).
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.
Flag on the play.