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.”
Lee et al v. The Kingsford Products Company, LLC
21-cv-924, S.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2021)
Kingsford 100% Natural Hardwood Briquettes
False natural claims
False claims that coals provide a “Cleaner Burn” and are less harmful to the environment
False 100% hardwood claims
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.
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.