Thinx Period Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing the amount of fluid products absorb and that products prevent leaks, last all day, and replace pads, tampons, and other disposable products
Dickens et al. v. Thinx, Inc.
22-cv-4286, S.D.N.Y.
(May 2022)
Thinx underwear
Misleadingly advertising products as safe, healthy, sustainable, and free of harmful chemicals when they contain chemicals – including polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and silver nanoparticles – that are harmful to women and the environment
Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://thinxunderwearsettlement.com/
Allegations: Falsely marketing the amount of fluid products absorb and that products prevent leaks, last all day, and replace pads, tampons, and other disposable products
Allegations: Falsely marketing underwear as safe when they contain dangerous ingredients
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe when they contain dangerous chemicals
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