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Buck Knives Made in USA Claims
Case Name (Date)
Houriani et al. v. Buck Knives, Inc.
21-cv-1908, C.D. Cal.
(March 2021)
Product/Service
Hunting knife and sheath
Allegations
Falsely advertising products as made in the USA when the sheath is made in Mexico
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
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