FTC Cases & Proceedings

FTC Charges Walmart Spark Driver with Deceptive Earnings

The FTC has charged Walmart Spark Driver with deceptive earnings claims, seeking a $100 million judgment. This action stems from allegations that the company misled drivers about their potential income. The FTC's enforcement action aims to hold Walmart accountable for these alleged misrepresentations.

FTC v. Walmart - Driver Pay Deception Settlement

The FTC and several states have reached a $100 million settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company deceived delivery drivers about their base pay, incentives, and tips. This judgment aims to compensate drivers for lost earnings due to these deceptive practices.

FTC Requires Boeing to Divest Spirit AeroSystems Assets

The FTC has finalized a consent order requiring Boeing to divest certain Spirit AeroSystems assets as part of its $8.3 billion acquisition. This action resolves antitrust concerns raised by the FTC regarding the merger. The final order was issued on February 17, 2026.

FTC Orders Adamas to Cease No-Hire Agreements

The FTC has ordered Adamas Amenity Services LLC and its affiliates to cease enforcing anticompetitive no-hire agreements. These agreements restricted building owners and management companies from hiring workers employed by Adamas. The final consent order was issued on February 12, 2026.

FTC v. Kids Project - Petition to Quash Civil Investigative Demand

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a petition to quash a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) in the matter of Kids Project (Matter Number P264800). This action relates to an ongoing FTC investigation concerning consumer protection practices.

FTC v. World Professional Association for Transgender Health - Civil Investigative Demand

The FTC has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). WPATH has filed a petition to quash this demand, asserting it is overly broad and unduly burdensome. The FTC is seeking information related to WPATH's standards of care and data collection practices.

FTC and States Sue Cancer Recovery Foundation for Donor Deception

The FTC and 10 states have filed a lawsuit against the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, also known as Women's Cancer Fund, and its operator for allegedly deceiving donors. The charity is accused of collecting over $18 million from 2017 to 2022, with only a small fraction going to support cancer patients and the majority used for fundraisers and the operator.

FTC and States Stop Kars-R-Us.com Deceptive Fundraising Scheme

The FTC and 19 states have stopped Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. and its operators from continuing a deceptive charity fundraising scheme. The operators made false claims to donors, and under a proposed settlement, face restrictions on future fundraising, with one operator permanently banned.

FTC v. XCL Resources Holdings, LLC - Antitrust Enforcement

The FTC has filed a gun jumping case against XCL Resources Holdings, LLC, Verdun Oil Company II LLC, and EP Energy, LLC. The companies will pay a record $5.6 million civil penalty to settle allegations of illegal pre-merger coordination in violation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.