LANSING, MI - Michigan's Attorney General, Dana Nessel, is investigating a cleaning agent company in the Ann Arbor region suspected of increasing hand sanitizer sales during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Nessel office requested a subpoena on Friday, March 27, at AM Cleaning & Supplies LLC, 4659 Washtenaw Ave. in Pittsfield Township, has been asked to provide information about product sales. Washtenaw County Circuit judge David Swartz approved the request, Nessel announced Monday.
At the request of the Attorney General , eleven people have filed complaints that store owner Anthony Marshall has raised the price of products like Purell's hand sanitizer eight times . On March 7, the store posted a message on Twitter saying Purell for $ 60 for a 12-ounce bottle, $ 40 for an 8-ounce bottle, and $ 20 for a 4-ounce Bottle was announced.
The petition also showed that the store tweeted on March 3 that the full-size bottles were $ 7.50, $ 5, and $ 2.50, respectively.
When tested, the price increases violate the Michigan Consumer Protection Act because "consumers are charged a price that far exceeds the price at which similar goods or services are sold," the Attorney General said. .
"Appeals are not the preferred option, but my office will take all necessary steps to determine whether the price reports are valid," said Nessel in a statement. "Companies have to abide by the rules, and if a company breaks the law, we will hold it accountable. Michigan consumers who want to buy the products they need or protect their health during this pandemic will not be exposed to excessive prices. ""
A message has been left asking for Marshall's comments.
In a letter to the Attorney General that was included as an exhibit in the Nessel court case, Marshall claimed that a photo posted on social media distorted the actual price of his products.
"I decided to separate the 8 packages and sell them at their individual prices of $ 7.50, 5.00 and $ 2.50. However, the photo in question was taken during the replenishment shelf sale and is actual Prices misleading, as the bottles in the photo appear to be sold individually on the shelf, but for the price of 8 packs, "wrote Marshal. Once the shelf was fully populated, the price tags were changed to reflect their individual prices of $ 7.50, $ 5.00, and $ 2.50, so the new release resulted in actual prices. I want to make it clear that you have not tried to sell individual bottles of Purell at the prices shown in the photo, and that the negative reviews and complaints you received are from people on the internet who were not real customers and only on have answered on this basis. 1 misleading photo. ""
A photo of a receipt from a customer who bought a 12-ounce bottle for $ 36 was also included as an exhibit in Nettle's court records. Due to similar complaints and conflicting statements from the store, Nessel's office sent the store an injunction letter on March 11th.
After Nessel warned companies in Michigan on March 12 that the rise in coronavirus prices was unacceptable, his office received more than 2,000 complaints nationwide. This includes 1,121 complaints filed through the consumer protection hotline and just under 1,000 complaints filed online, the Attorney General said.
Consumers can file a complaint online or by calling the Consumer Protection Helpline at 877-765-8388. The opening times are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Read all of MLive's coverage of the coronavirus outbreak at mlive.com/coronavirus .
For more information, see Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus .
TIPS FOR PREVENTING CORONAVIRUS
In addition to washing your hands regularly and without touching your face , the authorities recommend social detachment, provided that everyone can become infected with the virus. Health officials say you should stay at least 6 feet away from others and work from home if possible. Carry you a hand sanitizer and use disinfectant wipes or cleaning sprays disinfectant on surfaces , which are often affected , at home (doorknobs, faucets, counter), and if you go to places like shops.
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