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My Pillow - Ruh-Row!

Moonchilde — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 05:34:11 GMT

"SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. - The Santa Cruz County District Attorney has announced a settlement in a consumer protection act against My Pillow, Inc.

According to the complaint, My Pillow made claims about its products that were not supported by reliable scientific evidence. My Pillow claimed its product could help those with medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, insomnia, migraine headaches, TMJ and restless leg syndrome.

My Pillow has agreed to pay $995,000 in civil penalties and make an additional $100,000 in direct contributions to non-profit organizations that provide or support sleeping accommodations."

A million dollar penalty is - substantial as far as penalties. Not just a tiny hand-slap.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 05:42:02 GMT

I think My Pillow owes me some money. They GAVE me headaches. I bought a pair and unfortunately let the deadline for a return slip by. Now I'm stuck with a pair of the stupid things. Serves me right for listening to all that hype from Pillow Man.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 05:51:58 GMT

I'm curious as to how Pillow Man in his infomercials and on QVC, and the QVC hosts assisting him, will change their spiel now. I presume they will have to. But I suppose it's possible that you could be sued for something in CA and it could/would be okay in PA. Legal people? It's such a sizable award I wonder if QVC will want to keep selling Da Pillow.

I felt one in a BBB and decided against.

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libbyannE — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 06:44:27 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I think My Pillow owes me some money. They GAVE me headaches. I bought a pair and unfortunately let the deadline for a return slip by. Now I'm stuck with a pair of the stupid things. Serves me right for listening to all that hype from Pillow Man.

@Kachina624

We received two as a gift last Christmas, and we gave ours to goodwill. I got headache since and neck aches from the first night. My husband said he could not get comfortable. He is back to the type of foam pillow he loves, and I am back to my old feather pillows, which I have had forever. Headache and neck pain went away!

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software — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:06:49 GMT

I've never heard him make those medical claims, his lawyers should have given him a head's up on that one.

He's always punching around on that pillow in the demonstrations, just like I do with my feather pillow!

@Moonchilde wrote:
"SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. - The Santa Cruz County District Attorney has announced a settlement in a consumer protection act against My Pillow, Inc.

According to the complaint, My Pillow made claims about its products that were not supported by reliable scientific evidence. My Pillow claimed its product could help those with medical conditions such as fibromyalgia, insomnia, migraine headaches, TMJ and restless leg syndrome.

My Pillow has agreed to pay $995,000 in civil penalties and make an additional $100,000 in direct contributions to non-profit organizations that provide or support sleeping accommodations."

A million dollar penalty is - substantial as far as penalties. Not just a tiny hand-slap.

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colliegirls — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:07:00 GMT

I love My Pillow, it is the only pillow that doesn't give me a headache!! I do not recall any health claims.

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Pook — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:34:18 GMT

I love my "My Pillow"!! I used to have neck problems and now since "My Pillow " I don't. Once adjusted to my comfort level it stays that way all night. I have never heard any medical claims except for testimonials from people having medical issues that they say has helped. If the pillow doesn't work for anyone then they should just return it taking advantage of the generous return policy or count their losses. I can't say how many pillows I have bought that were not suitable for me and gave me headaches and stiff sore muscles!! Honestly, people will sue over anything and one product will not work for everyone!! Then everyone who has ever tried this pillow will jump on the bandwagon to get a piece of the pie! Pure greed!! Monetary lawsuits should only be allowed when permanent injury or death results!! If any company makes false claims then they should be forced to stop and be fined but no money should be given to anyone!!

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 10:16:54 GMT

I love My Pillow! Before them, I hadn't slept through the night for years. I never heard them make any medical claims.

The article does not say what year those claims were made, [and subsequently made to stop]. Perhaps he said those things on his infomercial, which I never saw, and not QVC.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 11:41:05 GMT

I could never pay that much for a pillow. I'd get a headache just worrying whether I'd gotten my money's worth. Instead I get inexpensive pillows and replace them every year.

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GSPgirl — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:11:57 GMT

Was that a commercial only played in CA? I have never seen where the owner has stated these claims. I'm surprised that they didn't sue for the slogan, "best sleep ever".

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millieshops — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:31:50 GMT

Not even interested because my experience with My Pillow has been excellent since I bought a pair several years back. I make no medical claims, nor do I expect everyone to have the same reaction to it, but I am glad I finally remembered to toss one into the car when I transitioned from NY to FL last week.

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Gram W — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:31:54 GMT

I love my pillow and so do 5 others I have given them. I also have never heard him make any medical claims. I have paid that much for pillows before trying to find a good one. I have had neck surgery and was in severe pain for 7 years prior to it. Doctors had all kinds of ideas as to what my problem was but no specialist would do an MRI or take an x-ray. I fell at work so it was covered by compensation. I had to get s lawyer and doctors out of town. My pillow is the only pillow that to date has worked for me. I even purchased the travel size so that I never have to sleep without my pillow. Our country is lawsuit happy. Lawyers advertise constantly on TV stating if we don't get you money you will not be charged.

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Lipstickdiva — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:39:28 GMT

I bought a set of My Pillows the last time they were the TSV and I absolutely love them. So far probably one of my best QVC purchases. I bought a set of the firm.

I hadn't slept through the night in over a year, probaby longer. I use to be up switching my pillows around, punching at them, rearranging them, tossing one on the floor then getting it because just 1 wasn't enough. This went on and on. Now I sleep on 1 "My Pillow" and I am getting really good sleep. It is amazing.

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juperier — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:50:56 GMT

This particular lawsuit was filed last week jointly by 10 counties (including Santa Cruz).

Do a Google search for "my pillow lawsuit" and you will find info on other recent lawsuits for various reasons. Interesting......

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cherry — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:22:01 GMT

I have heard you can feel the pieces of foam when you use them. I wouldn't use them for that reason. I only use down

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RespectLife — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:25:07 GMT

I also watched him on Q a million times and never heard him make any such claim.

As a previous poster stated...it could have been LONG ago when they were just starting to hit the infomercial circuit.

If they want to sue somebody for false advertising....why don't they sue SUBWAY?? (and other food chains)

Have any of you EVER actually gotten a sandwich that even closely resembles the meat packed delights they show on TV? LOLOLOL.....

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ChynnaBlue — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:30:54 GMT

@Moonchilde wrote:
I'm curious as to how Pillow Man in his infomercials and on QVC, and the QVC hosts assisting him, will change their spiel now. I presume they will have to. But I suppose it's possible that you could be sued for something in CA and it could/would be okay in PA. Legal people? It's such a sizable award I wonder if QVC will want to keep selling Da Pillow.

I felt one in a BBB and decided against.

Have they already? I haven't watched any of the presentations all the way through because I have no interest in one, but I haven't heard any mention of fibromyalgia, insomnia, migraine headaches, TMJ or restless leg syndrome. I've heard him promise a better night's sleep, but not an end to insomnia. Has he been making those promises on QVC?

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vermint — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:41:36 GMT

I bought a set when it was the TSV some months ago...liked them so much I bought another set during the most recent TSV, as well as a set of the travel pillows! I have a hard time getting comfortable when I first get in bed, and the MyPillow has helped tremendously. I start out on my stomach, but usually turn on my side, then my back, all while I'm asleep. That pillow just goes with me no matter how I move!

The travel pillow is perfect to put under my bad knees when lounging on the sofa...that bit of lift is much more comfortable, and it doesn't squish down so that I have to keep adjusting it.

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:05:30 GMT

Although I love what My Pillow did for my sleep, I did a deeper dive on these lawsuits. As others have stated here, there's more than one reason for them:

The Sonoma Co., CA DA settling that suit also stated that My Pillow advertised itself as the “Official Bed Pillow” of the National Sleep Foundation (“NSF”), without disclosing that a material financial connection existed between My Pillow and NSF.

I have heard him mention that connection in nearly every My Pillow presentation on QVC.

I wonder what his relationship with QVC will be after this.

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Plaid Pants2 — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 15:05:00 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
Although I love what My Pillow did for my sleep, I did a deeper dive. on these lawsuits As others have stated here, there's more than one reason for the lawsuits against the company:

The Sonoma Co., CA DA settling that suit also involved stated that My Pillow advertised itself as the “Official Bed Pillow” of the National Sleep Foundation (“NSF”), without disclosing that a material financial connection existed between My Pillow and NSF.
I have heard him mention that connection in nearly every My Pillow presentation on QVC.

I wonder what his relationship with QVC will be after this.

I have heard that same exact claim on regular commercials for My Pillow.