Question: Why would Doorman be named as a defendant in the class action lawsuit against the Potato Bag when he was just the paid spokesperson in the infomercial? Wouldn't that be like suing Billy Mays for a personal injury caused by OxiClean?
Chosen answer:Hired spokespersons, celebrities, and influencers are responsible for the claims they make about product quality. They can be held liable for promoting misleading or dangerous products. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), endorsements must reflect the honest opinion or experience of the endorser, and they cannot make claims that the marketer itself cannot legally make. Claiming to be just a hired "talking head" as a defence is no different than saying, "I was only following orders."
Chosen answer: Hired spokespersons, celebrities, and influencers are responsible for the claims they make about product quality. They can be held liable for promoting misleading or dangerous products. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), endorsements must reflect the honest opinion or experience of the endorser, and they cannot make claims that the marketer itself cannot legally make. Claiming to be just a hired "talking head" as a defence is no different than saying, "I was only following orders."
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