RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - A fashion accessories company faces allegations their products contain lead and nickel.
Lawyers at Milberg Coleman and Maginnis Law filed a lawsuit April 29 in North Carolina federal court against Paparazzi LLC. The suit alleges breaches of warranties, deceptive acts and practices and negligent representations.
Plaintiffs attorneys say their investigation showed nickel and lead in necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other accessories, despite claims made by the company to the contrary.
"Consumers lack the ability to ascertain the true contents of Paparazzi’s Products prior to purchase," the suit says. "Accordingly, reasonable consumers must and do rely on Paparazzi to accurately and honestly disclose the materials in its Products.
"This is especially true for materials such as lead and nickel. Paparazzi made its 'lead and nickel free' claims a central part of its marketing message to consumers in order to misleadingly create the impression that its Products are safer and of a higher level of quality than they are in reality."
Testing in late 2021 and early 2022 proved the existence of the materials, the suit says.