Court Finds Affliate Marketing Network Liable for LeanSpa

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a lower court ruling holding LeadClick Media, LLC liable for $11.9 million for recruiting affiliate marketers that used fake news sites to drive internet traffic to the LeanSpa, a deceptively marketed weight-loss supplement. It is the first court of appeals decision holding the operator of an affiliate marketing network liable for deception by third-party marketers. The Court found that LeadClick knew that the news sites were phony and actively participated in creating their content. Andersen Sleater investigates and represents consumers in bringing false advertising claims against companies. Click here to read more about LeanSpa decision or contact us here.