Chiara Ferragni will have to answer for the accusation of “unfair commercial practice”: this is decided by the sentence of the Turin court
The ruling of the Court of Turin on the 'Pink Christmas' pandoro case Baloccodesigned by Chiara Ferragni, caused quite a stir. The decision of judge Gabriella Ratti accepted the appeal presented by the consumer associations Codacons, Users of radio and television services and Adusbef, considering the charity campaign associated with the dessert an “unfair commercial practice”, pursuant to 20, paragraph 2, 21 and 22 of the Consumer Code.
According to the ruling, the confectionery company Balocco deceived consumers through misleading communications linked to the sale of pandoro 'Pink Christmas'making customers believe that by purchasing the product they would directly contribute to the financing of a machine for the children's hospital Queen Margherita of Turin. Even the higher price of pandoro compared to the classic version would have been a deceptive factor in convincing consumers to participate in the charity.
The Court's decision paves the way for compensation for those who purchased the 'Pink Christmas' pandoro in good faith, as well as worsening the position of Chiara Ferragni herself in the investigation for aggravated fraud conducted by the Milan Prosecutor's Office. The ruling recognizes Balocco's liability for unfair commercial practice, highlighting the damage caused to consumers by the false promises linked to the charity campaign.
“The methods of advertising and dissemination of the commercial practice actually put in place (also) by the Balocco SpA company made it clear to consumers, contrary to the truth, that by purchasing the 'Pandoro PinkChristmas', they would have contributed directly and proportionally to the raising of useful funds to the financing in favor of the Regina Margherita Hospital in Turin for the purchase of a new machine, which would have allowed it to explore new avenues for the therapeutic treatment of children suffering from Osteosarcoma and Ewing's Sarcoma”.
Chiara Ferragni and her companies will have to answer for the aforementioned crime and in the meantime numerous harmful consequences for the influencer's image and finances: in addition to a huge loss of money, sponsors also fled frightened by the media cyclone. Canceled contracts like those with the Coca Cola or Pine cone for some collaborations, these are the most striking cases. There are other legal actions pending on Chiara Ferragni's blonde head, including those concerning a doll Trudi limited edition and Easter eggs Precious Sweets.
The story of the 'Pink Christmas' pandoro Balocco it therefore remains at the center of media attention, highlighting the importance of transparency and correctness in commercial practices, especially when they involve sensitive topics such as charity and solidarity.
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