Random sample method used to calculate damages
In the case of Federal Trade Commission v. Jonathan Braun, decided on February 6, 2024 in the Southern District of New York after a jury trial, a federal court entered a judgment requiring merchant cash advance company owner Jonathan Braun to pay $20.3 million in monetary relief and civil penalties for misleading small businesses and unlawfully seizing their assets. Braun was found guilty of deceiving business owners about how much money he would advance to them and how much they would have to pay back.
Coffee seller’s motion to dismiss class action denied by court
In a recent legal battle, Starbucks became the center of a lawsuit filed by plaintiffs who are alleging deceptive advertising practices related to beverage and food items sold in their stores. The case, combined with the court’s recent ruling denying Starbuck’s motion to dismiss, raises questions about the transparency of product labeling and the expectations of consumers when it comes to the accuracy of product names.