
Kohl’s
Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024
Dougherty et al. v. Kohl’s, Inc.
23-cv-456, E.D. Wis.
(April 2023)
Happitat, Simply Vera, and other brands of “bamboo” products sold at Kohl’s
Falsely marketing products as bamboo and environmentally friendly when they are made of rayon, the manufacturing of which emits hazardous pollutants into the air
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024
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