Williams-Sonoma
TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — Williams-Sonoma, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm — were marketing products as made…
Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, and Pottery Barn Discounts
Case Name (Date)
O’Malley et al. v. Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
26-cv-1276, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2026)
Product/Service
Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, and Pottery Barn merchandise
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose a mandatory variable processing fee in advertised prices
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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