Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020
December 17th, 2020
Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.
Results for "pricing"
Coach Outlets
November 20th, 2020
August 2020: A federal judge preliminarily approved a proposed settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members who do not have proof of purchase or those who made purchases of less than $150 may receive one $20 voucher or $5 in cash while class members who have proof of making purchases of $150 or more
Discounted Prices at Van Heusen
November 5th, 2020
September 2020: A federal judge dismissed the complaint concluding that the named plaintiff failed to meet the heightened pleading standard for fraud-based claims and failed to allege that he was injured by the store’s false discount pricing. December 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against PVH Corp. for allegedly displaying a false reference price on
Pottery Barn Kids
August 31st, 2020
E-commerce site changes pricing tactics in response to a TINA.org inquiry into back-to-school deals.
Discounts at Ross Stores
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
TINA.org Urges FTC to Require Funeral Homes to Post Their Prices Online
June 12th, 2020
Funeral homes must keep up with the times.
Sales on the Nastygal.com
June 5th, 2020
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nastygal.com for allegedly deceptively advertising sales on clothing, accessories, and other items by comparing discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices to make consumers believe they are getting a significant discount. Plaintiffs also claim that the company’s website misleadingly represents that sales are for a limited
Sales on the PrettyLittleThing.com
June 5th, 2020
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against PrettyLittleThing.com for allegedly deceptively advertising discounts on clothing, accessories, and other items sold on its website by representing that consumers are getting a specific percentage discount off of an artificially inflated reference price to make them think they are getting a discount. Plaintiffs also claim that
The Children’s Place Discounts
April 1st, 2020
January 2020: A federal judge preliminarily approved the proposed settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for July 31, 2020. For more information, go to http://www.raeltcppricingsettlement.com/. October 2019: The plaintiffs amended their motion for preliminary approval of the proposed settlement agreement. February 2018: A federal judge gave the plaintiffs two weeks to file an
Savage X Fenty’s Savagely Deceptive Marketing Practices: TINA.org Reports Rihanna’s Brand to Regulators
February 11th, 2020
MADISON, CONN. Feb. 10, 2020 – Championing female empowerment and sexuality, lingerie company Savage X Fenty, a joint venture between music icon Rihanna and e-commerce company TechStyle, Inc., is a hit with consumers, who reportedly spend more than $175 on average in the 12 months after making their first purchase. But the reason for such
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019
December 23rd, 2019
TINA.org’s annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.
Discounts at Old Navy
December 16th, 2019
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Old Navy for allegedly misleadingly advertising discounts by comparing a “discounted” price to a “regular” price that is false, inflated, and fictitious. (Nemykina et al v. Old Navy, LLC et al, Case No. 19-cv-1958, W. D. WA.) For more of TINA.org’s coverage of Old Navy, click
Discounts at Kohl’s Stores
November 21st, 2019
November 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s approval of the settlement agreement. October and November 2016: Several objectors filed Notices of Appeal regarding the final approval of the settlement. To read them, click on the links below. Card Notice of Appeal McDonald Notice of Appeal Cochran Notice of Appeal Cecio Notice of
Discounts at Old Navy
November 7th, 2019
October 2019: The case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-7032, N. D. CA.) July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Old Navy for allegedly falsely advertising pricing discounts by comparing a discounted price to an inflated regular price when, according to plaintiffs, the items are rarely, if ever, sold
Sales at GNC
October 11th, 2019
September 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for December 19, 2019. For more information, go to https://www.onlinepricesettlement.com/. August 2019: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide all class members with a coupon for $30 off of a purchase
Prices at Vineyard Vines Outlet Stores
October 7th, 2019
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vineyard Vines alleging that the company falsely advertises pricing discounts at its outlet stores by comparing an outlet price to a “Suggested Retail” price that is 25% higher when, according to the complaint, the products sold at the outlet stores were never sold for the “Suggested
The Room Rates at Hilton Hotels
August 6th, 2019
In July 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Hilton Worldwide Holdings for allegedly operating a bait and switch pricing scheme by deceptively advertising low prices for its hotel rooms during the booking process but then increasing the room rate charged when guests check out of the hotel. (Jesse et al v. Hilton Worldwide Holdings,
The Discounts at The Gap and Banana Republic
August 6th, 2019
July 2019: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would resolve this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class members who either do not have proof of purchase or submit proof of less than $90 in purchases will receive one $6 certificate to use toward a future purchase. Class members who submit
Men’s Clothing from Indochino Apparel
August 5th, 2019
In August 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Indochino Apparel for allegedly deceptively advertising sales on men’s clothing – including made-to-measure suits, tuxedos, blazers, vests, and pants – by comparing a “sale” price to a false reference price. According to the complaint, the clothing is regularly sold at the sale price and rarely, if
Discounts at New York & Company
July 30th, 2019
May 2019: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would automatically provide class members with a voucher for $7.50 off of any purchase at New York & Company retail and outlet stores. In addition, class members who have proof of making $50 in qualifying purchases may receive a second voucher. Class