This case was brought by Evelle J. Younger, California Attorney General, on behalf of the public interest of the people of the State of California. It is brought against a fraudulent New York City-based media company called "Avant Garde Media, Inc.", which makes and distributes Webster's Dictionaries, encyclopedias, as well as publishing a biweekly magazine called "Moneysworth." They do business in California. They were charged with "unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business practices in violation of Civil Code section 3369," including charging above market value for goods, failing to deliver them, and misrepresenting these goods. They also promised a bonus of erotic drawings by Picasso free to all subscribers, which they failed to deliver.

The People sought a preliminary injunction requiring the company to deliver the merchandise, refund the customers, and generally requiring them to abide by fair and reasonable business practices. The People were successful.