Litigation
Dec. 31, 2014
Skechers sued over injuries blamed on sneakers
After a $40 million settlement with the FTC over false advertising, Skechers faces new claims alleging sneaker injuries.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The advertisements were bold: "Shape up while you walk" to get in shape like Kim Kardashian and quarterback Joe Montana. Tone your muscles and burn calories by strolling around the block, or even the office. Just don a pair of Skechers Shape-up sneakers.
But the fitness claims backfired. Skechers is facing numerous suits from customers who say they were injured rather than helped by t...
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