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Etsy’s Carbon Offset Claims
Case Name (Date)
Blackburn et al. v. Etsy, Inc.
23-cv-5711, C.D. Cal.
(July 2023)
Product/Service
Etsy’s shipping
Allegations
Falsely claiming that the platform completely offsets the carbon emissions from shipping
Status
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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