Found February 07, 2012 on Rant Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
One thing was for certain when George Brett was playing third base and knocking the cover off the ball for the Kansas City Royals– both on, and away from the field, you always knew where you stood with the fiery competitor. Apparently, his business dealings away from the game haven’t been quite as honest. According to this report, a group of Iowa lawyers are seeking class-action lawsuit status for a filing alleging that Brett has been falsely advertising a series of necklaces and bracelets as having the ability to improve overall health and sports performance. Brett’s company based in Spokane, Washington, Brett Bros. Sports International has falsely claimed that it’s “Iconic Necklaces” help customers relieve chronic pain and recover from fatigue, leading to overall increase in sports performance. Thousands of customers have bought the Brett Bros. products over the past few years, and damages sought in a class-action lawsuit would likely be in the ...
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