
Federal Filing Government Imposter Scam
Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.
Dwyer et al v. Allbirds, Inc.
21-cv-5238, S.D.N.Y.
(June 2021)
Allbirds running shoes
Misleadingly claiming that running shoes have a low carbon footprint
Falsely claiming to use sustainable and humane practices to get wool from sheep
Falsely claiming to be transparent about its wool sourcing
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.
Even the CEO acknowledges that some consumers have confused the company for the federal government.
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