CATrends: Deceptive Influencer Marketing
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Revolve Brands
Case Name (Date)
Negreanu et al. v. Revolve Group, Inc., Alliance Apparel Group, Inc., Eminent, Inc. d/b/a Revolve Clohting, Fwrd, LLC, Cindy Mello, Tika Camaj, and Nienke Jansz
25-cv-3186, C.D. Cal.
(April 2025)
Product/Service
Revolve brands
Allegations
Failing to disclose that social media influencers – including Cindy Mello, Tika Camaj, and Nienke Jansz – are compensated to endorse and promote products
Status
Pending
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