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Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Nelson et al. v. American Textile Co., Inc.
23-cv-1879, S.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2023)
Santiago et al. v. American Textile Co., Inc.
23-cv-1811, W.D. Penn.
(Oct. 2023)
Shaw et al. v. American Textile Co., Inc.
23-cv-10193, S.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2023)
Sealy bed sheets
Falsely marketing sheets as having a thread count of 1250 when the actual thread count is approximately 230
Pending
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
Emily Jankowski and Grace Tatter, WBUR | NPR
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