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Federal Trade Commission v. ZAAPPAAZ, LLC et al

  1. March 25, 2024

    Texas Co. Hit With COVID Products Ban, $37.6M Fine To FTC

    A federal judge has ordered a Houston-area man and his company to pay the FTC nearly $37.6 million, writing that he "took advantage of consumers' desperation" during the COVID-19 pandemic and "consistently misled" customers about his ability to deliver personal protective equipment. 

  2. December 18, 2023

    FTC Wants $37M Award, COVID Products Ban For Texas Co.

    A Houston federal judge is deciding whether a Texas merchandise company should be permanently enjoined from selling COVID-19 personal protective equipment in addition to a judgment as high as $37.5 million, with counsel for the Federal Trade Commission telling the court that without an injunction, there is nothing stopping the company from taking advantage of its future customers.

  3. August 05, 2020

    FTC Says Texas Swag Co. Misled On Mask, Equipment Supply

    A Texas merchandise company took advantage of increased demand for personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic's first months and sold purportedly in-stock face masks, thermometers and more — offering guaranteed delivery dates at an extra cost — and then never delivered or underdelivered the products, the FTC said Tuesday.