Skechers U.S.A., Inc., d/b/a Skechers
The FTC brought an action against Skechers U.S.A., Inc. in the Northern District of Ohio (FTC Matter 102-3069) over health claims made in the marketing of its toning footwear products. Skechers made unsubstantiated claims that its shoes could help consumers lose weight, tone muscles, and improve cardiovascular health. The case resulted in a consent order and a significant civil penalty/consumer redress settlement. This is a consumer protection enforcement action focused on deceptive health-related advertising claims for a footwear product.
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Federal Trade Commission, Plaintiff v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc., d/b/a Skechers, Defendant.
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