California Purchasers Of Costco Pressure Washers File Class Action Lawsuit Against Costco & FNA Over Alleged “Proudly Made In U.S.A.” Representations.
A class action lawsuit has reportedly been filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) and FNA Group Inc. (“FNA”) (“Defendants”) in the Superior Court of the State of California County of Sacramento (captioned Paul Martin v. Costco Wholesale Corporation and FNA Group Inc.,, Class Action Case No. 34-2012-00118165) alleging, among other things, that Costco misrepresented to consumers that Costco pressure washers are “Proudly Made In U.S.A.” even though Costco pressure washer components are allegedly made in other countries, according to the Costco “Made In U.S.A.” Pressure Washer class action lawsuit complaint.
The Costco “Made In U.S.A.” Pressure Washer suit is brought on behalf of a proposed class consisting of all persons in the State of California who purchased Defendants’ pressure washers in the State of California that were advertised and/or packaged as “Proudly Made In U.S.A.” in the State of California, where any portion of those products were or are substantially manufactured or produced outside the United States.
The Costco “Made In U.S.A.” Pressure Washer class action lawsuit complaint reportedly asserts claims for, among other things, alleged violations of the California Business and Professions Code sections 17200 and 17500 and California Civil Code section 1770.
The Costco “Made In U.S.A.” Pressure Washer class action lawsuit complaint reportedly seeks, among other things, declaratory relief, restitution, damages, statutory penalties, punitive damages, injunctive relief, pre-judgment interest, and attorneys fees and expenses.
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