Online Retailer Agrees to Settle Misleading Promotion Claim in California
- Boohoo agrees settlement for US class action
- Settlement without admission of liability
- Claims provision covers settlement cost (£19.1m)
- Settlement subject to District Court approval
Boohoo has reached a settlement without admitting liability for a class action lawsuit filed against it in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The claim alleged that Boohoo’s promotions offering discounts on items were misleading, as they had increased prices specifically for the US market. The settlement is expected to be covered by its existing claims provision worth £19.1 million and is still subject to approval from the District Court.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about Boohoo’s settlement without any sensationalism or personal opinions, and it is based on facts and figures from the company’s accounts.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about a specific legal issue related to Boohoo’s business practices and the settlement they have reached without going into unnecessary details or unrelated topics.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: Boohoo
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses a legal settlement related to Boohoo, which is a company in the financial markets. The impact on financial markets would be through the potential costs associated with the settlement and its effect on the company’s financial position.
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