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
Thinx Underwear Products
Case Name (Date)
Blenis et al v. Thinx Inc.
21-cv-11019, D. Mass.
(June 2021)
Product/Service
Thinx underwear
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as safe when they contain dangerous chemicals (PFAS)
Status
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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Thinx Products
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising products as safe, healthy, sustainable, and free of harmful chemicals when they contain chemicals that are harmful
Thinx Underwear
Allegations: Falsely marketing underwear as safe when they contain dangerous ingredients
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