Joe’s Jeans
July 2017: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement.
March 2017: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. The settlement, which was amended in November 2016 and February 2017, also resolves two related lawsuits:
- Noiman v. Hudson Clothing, LLC, Case No. 37-2015-566, San Diego Superior Court
- Schulert v. Hudson Clothing, LLC, Case No. 15-cv-276, D. ME.
According to the settlement terms, class members may receive one tote bag worth $55 or one t-shirt worth $68 for each product purchased. In addition, the company agreed to comply laws that govern Made in USA marketing. A final approval hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2017. For more information, go to http://www.joesjeanssettlement.com/.
March 2016: An amended complaint making the same claims was filed.
July 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Joe’s Jeans for allegedly labelling jeans as being “Made in USA” when, according to plaintiffs, they contain foreign-made parts. (Card et al v. Joe’s Jeans, Inc. and Does 1-100, Case No. 37-2015-00021834, California Superior Court – County of San Diego)
For more information about Made in the USA claims, click here.
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