Topic: false advertising
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Instacart Settles FTC Deception Claims for $60 Million
Instacart will pay a $60 million settlement to resolve FTC allegations of deceptive advertising, including misleading "free delivery" claims that still required a mandatory service fee. The FTC found Instacart's "100% satisfaction guarantee" to be false, as refunds were often denied for common is...
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Nintendo Settles With Accessory Maker Over Leaked Switch 2 Mockups
Nintendo sued accessory maker Genki for trademark infringement and false advertising over early, accurate mockups of the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2. The lawsuit alleged that Genki's promotional actions misled consumers and risked damaging Nintendo's controlled product reveal strategy. The case ...
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Democrats Urge FTC to Probe Trump Mobile App
Democratic senators, led by Elizabeth Warren, are urging the FTC to investigate Trump Mobile for alleged false advertising and deceptive practices regarding its delayed T1 Phone. The senators' letter demands the FTC apply uniform consumer protection standards to all companies, framing its respons...
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Nintendo Wins Damages from Genki Over 3D-Printed Switch 2
Nintendo has settled its legal dispute with Genki over unauthorized use of Switch 2 branding and a detailed mockup, requiring Genki to pay damages and cease using misleading product names. The conflict arose when Genki displayed a precise 3D-printed model of the unreleased Switch 2 and advertised...
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