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.”
January 2015: 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.
December 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against LesserEvil for allegedly misleadingly representing that chia seeds are the primary ingredient in its Chia Crisps – including the Feta and Black Olive, Crunchy Dill Pickle, Jalapeno White Cheddar, and Southern Barbeque flavors – when the primary ingredient is actually black beans. (Crane et al v. LesserEvil, LLC, Case No. 14-cv-62854, S. D. FL.).
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.