Antitrust
Unfair Competition
Interactive Web Toys
In Re: Webkinz Antitrust Litigation
Published: Jul. 28, 2012 | Result Date: Jun. 27, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: M:08-cv-01987-RS Settlement – $2,575,000
Facts
A class action was filed against Ganz USA, manufacturer of the popular Webkinz toys, accusing it of forcing retailers to buy at least $1,000 in unrelated Ganz products to purchase the Webkinz plush toys. Each Webkinz toy was linked to an interactive website that allowed users to take care of a virtual pet.
Result
A $2.5 million settlement was reached.
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