MLMs Are Consistently Leaving Participants Behind
New book explores why MLMs are often associated with harmful outcomes – and what can be done about it.
John Paul Mitchell Hair Products
Case Name (Date)
Lauer et al. v. John Paul Mitchell Systems
25-cv-2438, N.D. Ill.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
John Paul Mitchell hair products
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA” when they contain ingredients from foreign countries
Status
Pending
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