Pickleball Paddle Maker Must Face Consumer Deception Lawsuit

Game equipment company Sport Squad Inc. lost its bid to dismiss claims that it deceived consumers in labeling its pickleball paddles as approved by the sport’s national governing body when the organization allegedly hadn’t approved the paddles.

Joola, a pickleball paddle brand under Spot Squad Inc., allegedly continues to mark and sell the paddles with “USA Pickleball Approved” designations that were decertified, according to a proposed class action complaint filed by a Florida resident.

Greg Matus can pursue consumer protection claims under other state statutes on behalf of a proposed class of consumers in 28 states, Judge David S. Leibowitz ...