Under The Influence: Prediction Markets Are Harnessing Modern Joe Camels
Brant James, Ingame
RevitaLash and RevitaBrow
Case Name (Date)
Rush et al. v. Athena Cosmetics, Inc.
24-cv-8542, C.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2024)
Slattery et al. v. Athena Cosmetics, Inc.
23-cv-10078, C.D. Cal.
(Nov. 2023)
Product/Service
RevitaLash and RevitaBrow
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as serums that are safe to use to improve the appearance of eyelashes and eyebrows without warning of the serious side effects and risks associated with using one of the ingredients in them (dihdroxy difluoro ethylcloprostenolamide, or DDDE) near the eyes
Status
Rush case: Consolidated with Slattery v. Athena Cosmetics
Slattery case: Pending
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