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 November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against East West Tea Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing Yogi Green Tea Kombucha as containing “Organic Kombucha” and “supply[ing] antioxidants to support overall health” when, according to plaintiffs, the green tea does not contain any kombucha at all and does not provide the advertised health benefits. (Cohen et al v. East West Tea Company, LLC, Case No. 17-cv-2339, S. D. CA.)
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.
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