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.”
In June 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Russell Brands, LLC for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Spalding NEVERFLAT basketballs “Stay[] Inflated 10x Longer Guaranteed,” have “No need to add air pressure during the first year,” and maintain rebound height when such advertising claims are not true. (Markos et al v. Russell Brands, LLC, Case No. 16-cv-4362, S. D. NY.)
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