It seems Wal-Mart was supposed to use 10-point type for its “While Supplies Last” disclaimer when advertising its Early Bird specials in Utah, but instead used 7-point type. So naturally Matthew Howell, an attorney with the Provo law firm of Fillmore Spencer, has filed a would-be class action lawsuit against the giant retailer, on behalf of named clients Brandon and Tonya Barker. (Grace Leong, “Couple files suit over Wal-Mart early-bird deals”, Provo Daily Herald, Apr. 21).
The heartbreak of small fonts
It seems Wal-Mart was supposed to use 10-point type for its “While Supplies Last” disclaimer when advertising its Early Bird specials in Utah, but instead used 7-point type. So naturally Matthew Howell, an attorney with the Provo law firm of Fillmore Spencer, has filed a would-be class action lawsuit against the giant retailer, on behalf […]
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You know, now that I think about it I have often felt anger and frustration at the small font size this site uses. Finding and clicking the link to increase the size is a cumbersome process and takes time away from my busy schedule. Between the mental anguish and the lost time, I’m pretty sure this is a compensable injury. Walter, would you just make it easy on yourself and kindly forward me the address at which I can serve you with process?
Was Matthew Howell walking around W-M measuring the font size? What an ass!