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Aveda Institute Los Angeles
Case Name (Date)
Mays et al v. Nurtur, LLC et al
20-cv-8335, C.D. Cal.
(July 2020)
Product/Service
Aveda Institute Los Angeles
Allegations
Falsely representing the quality of its esthetic and cosmetic educational programs and job placement rates
Status
Remanded back to state court
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