Federal Trade Commission v. SmartClick Media LLC et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:16-cv-04551

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Judge:

John G. Koeltl

Government Agencies

  1. June 21, 2016

    FTC Settles Suit Over Misleading 'Doctor Trusted' Seals

    Doctor Trusted, a website that certifies that a doctor has reviewed health care products and services sold online, has agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $35,000 to settle claims that its seals of approval lacked medical backing, according to an order signed Tuesday.

  2. June 16, 2016

    'Doctor Trusted' Seals Have No Medical Basis, FTC Claims

    The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday filed suit against Doctor Trusted, a website which certifies that a doctor has reviewed health care products and services sold online to provide credibility, in New York federal court, alleging the doctors conducting the reviews never used their medical expertise in the process.