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International Surf Ventures
Case Name (Date)
Periera et al. v. International Surf Ventures, LLC
25-cv-2552, C.D. Cal.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
Merchandise on International Surf Ventures website
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose that a “Route Package Protection” fee is automatically added to purchases
Status
Pending
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