Williams-Sonoma must pay $3.2 million for falsely claiming products were “Made in the USA”
Eric Lagatta, USA Today
In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nylabone Corp. for misleadingly marketing Nylabone pet products – including dental sprays, dental chews, toothpastes, edible treats, and interactive treats (i.e., chew toys with edible treats inside) – as natural when, according plaintiffs, they contain non-natural and synthetic ingredients. (Scandore et al v. Nylabone Corp., Case No. 20-cv-254, E. D. NY.)
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today
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