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Crossroads Trading
Case Name (Date)
Jenkins et al. v. Crossroads Trading Co., Inc.
24-cv-10677, C.D. Cal.
(Dec. 2024)
Product/Service
Merchandise at Crossroads Trading
Allegations
Failing to disclose that a three percent “Living Wage Surcharge” will be added at checkout
Status
Pending
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