The fast-fashion industry is not new to lawsuits. Many top fast-fashion brands have been accused of unethical wage practices and harmful work environments.
Most recently, Shein has found itself in a lawsuit against multiple California counties for shipping delays without repercussions.
What’s happening?
As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, the counties of San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and Los Angeles filed a consumer protection lawsuit on behalf of their citizens following allegations of illegal shipping delays. The counties reached a settlement with Shein at the Napa County Superior Court.
The lawsuit stated that Shein failed to timely notify its customers or offer refunds when online orders were not shipped within 30 days, as required by California law…