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Lorna Jane to face court over claims leggings could stop COVID spread – Sydney Morning Herald
Activewear retailer Lorna Jane will face court over a range of leggings and sports tops it claimed could protect from spreading the highly contagious COVID-19 virus….
The ACCC alleges the claims were untrue and says Lorna Jane had done no testing to back them up. It alleges company founder Lorna Jane Clarkson was knowingly involved in the alleged conduct via claims she made in a media release and Instagram video promoting the range.
“We allege that the statements made by Lorna Jane gave the impression that the COVID-19 claims were based on scientific or technological evidence when this was not the case,” ACCC Commissioner Sarah Court said.
“It is particularly…
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