United States of America, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20530 v. Nordstrom Inc., 1617 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Published: Feb. 27, 2016 | Result Date: Dec. 10, 2015 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 1:15-cv-02130-APM Settlement – $360,000
Court
USDC Washington, DC
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Amanda Kostner
(Federal Trade Commission)
Defendant
Lydia B. Parnes
(Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati)
Facts
The Federal Trade Commission filed an action against Nordstrom Inc. for allegedly falsely labeling products made from rayon textiles as made of bamboo.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Nordstrom allegedly labeled its products as being made of bamboo when, in fact, they contained rayon textiles. Plaintiff asserted violations of the Federal Trade Commission Act, the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act, and related rules and regulations.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Nordstrom denied any wrongdoing.
Result
Nordstrom agreed to pay $360,000 to settle the dispute.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Dec. 9, 2015.
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