Lupia et al. v. Recreational Equipment, Inc.
22-cv-2510, N.D. Cal.
(April 2022)
REI’s waterproof apparel
Falsely marketing products as sustainable when they contain fluorine and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl), which are harmful to people and the environment
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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