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Esther Lian, Inc.com
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)
RevitaLash and RevitaBrow
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
Rush case: Consolidated with Slattery v. Athena Cosmetics
Slattery case: Pending
Esther Lian, Inc.com
Georgia Fearn, Inc.com
Lawsuits attempt to clear the air.
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