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Avocado Mattress Products
Case Name (Date)
Pina et al. v. Avocado Mattress L.L.C.
23-cv-2072, N.D. Cal.
(April 2023)
Product/Service
Avocado Mattress products, including mattresses, pillows, and mattress toppers
Allegations
Falsely advertising that products are free of synthetic and toxic chemicals when they contain both
Falsely touting products as “MADE SAFE Certified” to represent that they are made with healthy ingredients when they contain toxic materials
Status
Pending
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