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South of France Products
Case Name (Date)
Salerno et al v. Kirk’s Natural, LLC
21-cv-4987, E.D.N.Y.
(Sept. 2021)
Product/Service
South of France soaps, sugar polish, and hand & body cream
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing that products are from France when they actually come from Kentucky
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://southoffrancesettlement.com/
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