Federal Trade Commission v. Coleadium, Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:12-cv-06964

Court:

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit:

890(Other Statutory Actions)

Government Agencies

  1. September 12, 2012

    FTC Settles For $1M In Acai Berry Deceptive Ad Suit

    The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that Coleadium Inc., an online marketer accused of using fake news websites to trick customers into buying acai berry supplements and colon cleanse weight-loss products, has settled its lawsuit for $1 million.

  2. August 30, 2012

    FTC Sues Weight-Loss Marketer Over Phony News Websites

    The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday launched a lawsuit in Illinois against an online marketer it says uses fake news websites to trick customers into buying acai berry supplements and colon cleanse weight-loss products.