Eddie Bauer Customer Drops Suit Over Alleged Fake Outlet Sales

An Eddie Bauer LLC consumer has dismissed his claims alleging the retailer tricked outlet customers with phantom sales and made-up comparison prices, according to a filing in federal court in California.

Jackie Fisher alleged he bought fleece jackets advertised at 50% off because he thought he was getting a good deal on authentic Eddie Bauer merchandise.

But he filed a class suit, alleging the “direct to outlet” merchandise sold at Eddie Bauer outlet stores is created specifically for the outlet stores and is never offered for sale at the supposed “original” price. Rather, he said, the touted “sale” price is ...