Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are looking into whether a class action lawsuit can be filed against VistaPrint for sending potentially deceptive sales emails to Maryland and Washington residents.
The attorneys suspect the company, which provides customizable marketing and printing services, may advertise fake “limited time” deals before sending a follow-up email announcing an offer’s extension. They believe this could be a misleading marketing tactic designed to induce customers to act quickly before a sale purportedly ends.
The attorneys are investigating whether VistaPrint’s marketing practices violate Maryland and Washington consumer protection laws that make it illegal to send emails with deceptive subject lines. A class action lawsuit filed under the state laws could potentially seek up to $500 for any illegal emails sent to residents.
As part of their investigation, the attorneys want to hear from affected consumers who get promotional emails from the company. You may have received VistaPrint emails with subject lines such as:
- “Extended: Up to 40% off almost everything”
- “Sale extended for TODAY”
- “SEMI-ANNUAL SALE EXTENDED Up to 40% off almost everything”
So, if you get VistaPrint marketing emails and live in Maryland or Washington, fill out the form on this page today. You may be able to help kickstart a class action lawsuit against the company.
Spam Sales Emails Can Be Illegal?
VistaPrint may have run afoul of Maryland’s Commercial Code and Washington’s Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), which specifically prohibit companies from sending residents commercial emails with “false or misleading information” in the subject line.
Attorneys working with ClassAction.org suspect that VistaPrint sales emails surrounding “limited time” deals may be out of step with the state laws if the offers are regularly extended and never truly expire. They believe the company’s promotional emails may be misleading and cause consumers to feel a false sense of urgency.
How Could a Class Action Lawsuit Help?
A class action lawsuit filed under Maryland’s Commercial Code and the Washington CEMA could potentially force VistaPrint to make business changes with respect to marketing emails.
A successful class action filed under these laws could also help residents recover money for any unlawful emails they may have received. Under the state laws, consumers in Maryland and Washington can seek up to $500 for any illegal emails they were sent.
If you are a Maryland or Washington resident and receive sales emails from VistaPrint, you may be able to help start a class action lawsuit against the company. Fill out the form on this page to help the attorneys’ investigation.
