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.”
December 2018: The case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-2898, S. D. CA.)
November 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Obelisk, Inc. and Nebulous, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly advertising preorders for mining appliances tailored to mine the Siacoin and Decred cryptocurrencies. The complaint claims that the companies:
The complaint also alleges that the companies did not register the preorders with the SEC or any state regulatory agency, in violation of state security laws. (Roberts et al v. Obelisk, Inc., Nebulous, Inc. et al, Case No. 37-2018-00058465, California State Court – San Diego)
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.