Williams-Sonoma must pay $3.2 million for falsely claiming products were “Made in the USA”
Eric Lagatta, USA Today
Madison Reed Hair Color Products
Case Name (Date)
Moore et al. v. Madison Reed, Inc.,
22-cv-115, N.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2022)
Product/Service
Madison Reed Hair Color Products
Allegations
Marketing products as free of “harsh” ingredients when ingredients in them cause adverse effects, including hair loss, scalp irritation, and hair damage
Status
Pending
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