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FTC Sends More Than $1 Million in Full Refunds to Customers Deceived by False Claims of “N95-Grade” Zephyr Face Masks
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $1 million to fully refund consumers who purchased deceptively marketed Zephyr face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2024, the FTC took...
Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan Joined by Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro M. Bedoya In the Matter of The Kroger Company and Albertsons Companies, Inc.
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Lina M. Khan, Former Chair and Commissioner;
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Former Commissioner;
Alvaro Bedoya, Former Commissioner
Docket Number
9428
Kroger Company/Albertsons Companies, Inc., In the Matter of
The Federal Trade Commission sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history—Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc.—alleging that the deal is anticompetitive.
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Administrative
Last Updated
Docket Number
9428
Case Status
Closed
Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan Joined by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter & Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya In the Matter of Tapestry, Inc. & Capri Holdings Limited
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By
Lina M. Khan, Former Chair and Commissioner;
Alvaro Bedoya, Former Commissioner;
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Former Commissioner
Tapestry, Inc./Capri Holdings Limited, In the Matter of
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
231 0133
Docket Number
9429
Case Status
Closed
FTC Sends Refunds to Consumers Deceived by False Claims of ‘Next Day’ Shipping on COVID PPE at Height of Pandemic
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $114,000 to consumers who were deceived by “next day shipping” claims on badly needed personal protective equipment (PPE) by online seller...
SuperGoodDeals.com, Inc.
The FTC filed a complaint against SuperGoodDeals.com, Inc. and its owner, Kevin J. Lipsitz, alleging that the defendants falsely promised consumers next-day shipping of facemasks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, the FTC alleged that some of the other merchandise sold through the SuperGoodDeals website were falsely advertised as “authentic” or “certified.”
Kevin Lipsitz, who defrauded consumers by falsely promising “next day” shipping of facemasks and respirators to consumers at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be banned from selling personal protective equipment (PPE) and be required to turn over more than $145,000 to the FTC.
In December 2024, the FTC sent more than $114,000 to consumers who were deceived by “next day shipping” claims on badly needed personal protective equipment (PPE) by online seller SuperGoodDeals.com.
Type of Action
Federal
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
202 3135
Case Status
Pending
Smart Products Surveyed Fail to Provide Consumers with Information on How Long Companies will Provide Software Updates
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A new paper from Federal Trade Commission staff finds that nearly 89% of products surveyed failed to disclose on their websites how long the products would receive software updates, which help ensure...
Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Restore its Website and Claims Portal for Servicemembers to Request Refunds
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A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and renotify consumers, most of whom are active duty servicemembers, to submit their claims for refunds. The court found Harris...
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen to Pay Nearly $1 Million Penalty to Settle Antitrust Law Violation
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Today, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Ryan Cohen, managing partner of RC Ventures, LLC, and Chairman and CEO of GameStop Corp., will pay a $985,320 civil penalty to settle charges that...
Rulemaking: Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials
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In July 2023, the Commission published a notice of proposed rulemaking (“NPRM”) titled “Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials” (“Reviews and Testimonials Rule” or “Rule”), which would...
FTC Issues Orders to Eight Companies Seeking Information on Surveillance Pricing
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The Federal Trade Commission issued orders to eight companies offering surveillance pricing products and services that incorporate data about consumers’ characteristics and behavior. The orders seek...
FTC Warns Companies to Stop Warranty Practices That Harm Consumers’ Right to Repair
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Federal Trade Commission staff sent warning letters to eight companies about their warranty practices that may be standing in the way of consumers’ right to repair products they have purchased. The...
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