February 10th, 2020
The following is a sampling of Savage X Fenty marketing materials that deceptively advertise prices and sales that are only available to consumers who are bound to the company’s Xtra VIP Membership but do not clearly and conspicuously disclose this fact. The examples below include its website as of February 2020, social media posts and ads
January 25th, 2019
August 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment. For more information about this case, go to http://www.safewaygrocerydeliveryclassaction.com/home. December 2015: Safeway filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the November 2015 judgment. November 2015: A federal judge entered a judgement in favor of the certified class and awarded them nearly $42 million.
November 14th, 2018
In October 2018, a false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Sierra Trading Post for allegedly misleadingly comparing its prices to false reference prices, which are not the former prices or the market prices of the merchandise. The case was transferred to federal court soon after being filed. (Chen et al v. Sierra Trading Post,
October 19th, 2018
January 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case concluding that the complaint did not properly plead injury and the plaintiffs did not have standing (i.e., a proper basis to sue) for injunctive relief claims. The dismissal was . 2016: A false advertising class-action was filed against G.H. Bass & Co. for allegedly deceptively advertising pricing
June 5th, 2018
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against American Airlines for allegedly offering airfare tickets at attractive prices but then increasing the price when consumers try to finalize their purchases. The complaint was originally filed in state court in April 2018 and transferred to federal court in May 2018. (Schultz et al v. American Airlines,
October 3rd, 2017
TINA.org investigation reveals perpetual sales at outlet stores.
October 2nd, 2017
As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Hanna Andersson store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on a weekly basis for more than six months (from February 17, 2017 to August 28, 2017) in order to track the advertised pricing for a
October 2nd, 2017
As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Skechers store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on a weekly basis for more than six months (from February 17, 2017 to August 28, 2017) in order to track the advertised pricing for a sampling
October 2nd, 2017
As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the J.Crew Factory store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on a weekly basis for more than six months (from February 17, 2017 to August 28, 2017) in order to track the advertised pricing for a
October 2nd, 2017
As part of its investigation of price advertising tactics used by outlet stores in Connecticut, TINA.org visited the Coach Outlet store at Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets in Clinton, Connecticut on a weekly basis for more than six months (from February 17, 2017 to August 28, 2017) in order to track the advertised pricing for a
July 25th, 2017
December 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed , the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against the clothing retailer Zara USA, Inc. for allegedly deceptively pricing products by only including the price in euros (which is a larger unit of currency than the American dollar) on price
March 27th, 2017
In October 2016, plaintiffs who filed false advertising-class action lawsuits against McAfee in 2014 and 2015 for allegedly charging auto-renewal prices that were higher than what was advertised jointly moved for final approval of a settlement agreement that will, if approved, resolve both lawsuits. According to the proposed settlement terms, class members will receive an
June 16th, 2015
Company will bag MSRP tag that lawsuit alleged was deceiving consumers.
February 12th, 2015
Retail giant agrees to pay out close to $4 million in California for allegedly overcharging consumers.
January 22nd, 2015
When a retailer’s price on Amazon doesn’t match the price on its own website.
December 8th, 2014
“I needed to spend that money on hams, not false advertising,” says frustrated consumer.
June 26th, 2012
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) was not very happy when the FTC wanted to implement rules that would require car dealers to disclose credit score information to consumers when a credit score is used in setting or adjusting credit terms for the purchase of lease of a car. Specifically, the rules state that if
September 23rd, 2020
September 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1777, S.D. Cal.) July 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Omni Hotels and Resorts for allegedly engaging in drip pricing. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the hotel advertises a low base rate for hotel rooms without disclosing that consumers end up
August 31st, 2020
E-commerce site changes pricing tactics in response to a TINA.org inquiry into back-to-school deals.
July 17th, 2020
August 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. December 2018: A federal judge preliminarily approved the proposed settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for July 22, 2019. For more information, go to https://www.rosspricingsettlement.com/. October 2018: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in order to expand the class to a nationwide