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Victoria's Secret sued over bra rashes
UPI ^ | Nov. 11, 2008 | UPI

Posted on 11/11/2008 1:02:56 PM PST by mdittmar

Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a suit filed by an Ohio woman claiming many women have had allergic reactions to bras sold at Victoria's Secret.

Roberta Ritter said that her skin blistered and became inflamed and itchy after she wore Angels Secret Embrace and Very Sexy Extreme Me Push-Up bras purchased at the lingerie retailer, ABC News reported. Her lawyers say they have received similar complaints from other women, including some who want to join the lawsuit.

"I was floored," Ritter said. "I thought, 'I have to come out with this. The can of worms has to be opened because it's not just me, it's other people as well.'"

The company acknowledged getting customer complaints and said it is investigating the problem. Ritter's lawyers say that lab tests found formaldehyde, but the company said that the preservative is not used in making its underwear.

A ruling on the lawsuit's status is not expected for six months.


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KEYWORDS: bra; bras; health; judiciary; lawsuit; rash; victoriassecret
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Anybody know how one could get on this Jury?

I would like to see the evidence;)

1 posted on 11/11/2008 1:02:57 PM PST by mdittmar
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No pics, no good.


2 posted on 11/11/2008 1:03:54 PM PST by 353FMG
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Why is she complaining? She pushed her boobs up so high her chin hairs gave her a rash.

Sheesh.


3 posted on 11/11/2008 1:05:32 PM PST by hoe_cake (" 'We the people' tell the government what to do, it doesn't tell us." Ronald Reagan)
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To: mdittmar

Chicom bras?


4 posted on 11/11/2008 1:05:54 PM PST by LibWhacker
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To: mdittmar

First to post a reference to kiss it and make it better?


5 posted on 11/11/2008 1:06:03 PM PST by null and void (Hypothetically speaking, how do you make Molotov Cocktails when everything comes in plastic bottles?)
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To: mdittmar

I would be willing to take one for FR and serve on this jury.


6 posted on 11/11/2008 1:06:08 PM PST by Dog
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To: LibWhacker

I was wondering the same thing.


7 posted on 11/11/2008 1:06:51 PM PST by brytlea (You can fool enough of the people enough of the time.)
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To: mdittmar

Please follow this closely and keep us abreast of any updates.


8 posted on 11/11/2008 1:07:23 PM PST by Pablo64 (Political Correctness is a DISEASE. <==> TRUTH is the CURE.)
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To: mdittmar

Am I still in the Salma Hayek thread?


9 posted on 11/11/2008 1:07:34 PM PST by Batman11
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To: mdittmar

Well, ladies, just don’t wear bras then.

Duh.

:)


10 posted on 11/11/2008 1:07:44 PM PST by Slapshot68
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To: mdittmar

I would like to offer my services in exposing this national disgrace. I embrace the issue fully. My cup runneth over with enthusiasm.


11 posted on 11/11/2008 1:08:04 PM PST by rvoitier
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To: mdittmar

.."mmmuush lll giv yo u and itc h my ton g ue"

12 posted on 11/11/2008 1:08:04 PM PST by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: mdittmar

“Made in China” no doubt.


13 posted on 11/11/2008 1:09:46 PM PST by EggsAckley
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You are right. The bras on TV in the ads are too small.
14 posted on 11/11/2008 1:10:21 PM PST by bmwcyle (Primary support for McCain and Huck showed complete stupidity)
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To: mdittmar

The underwires were radioactive.


15 posted on 11/11/2008 1:15:22 PM PST by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July, democrats believe every day is April 15)
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To: mdittmar

Inspector 354 asleep on the job...


16 posted on 11/11/2008 1:15:37 PM PST by Dallas59 (Redistribute Obamas Wealth)
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To: mdittmar

This will probably be the basis for the next episode of “House”.


17 posted on 11/11/2008 1:16:02 PM PST by OrioleFan (Republicans believe every day is the 4th of July, democrats believe every day is April 15)
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Marisa Miller Pictures, Images and Photos

Don't see any rash, but I volunteer for a closer inspection...

18 posted on 11/11/2008 1:16:03 PM PST by Snickering Hound
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Ritter's lawyers say that lab tests found formaldehyde

Not only did she get a rash, but morticians kept hitting on her in bars.

19 posted on 11/11/2008 1:17:16 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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This is why you're supposed to wash any item of clothing you buy before you wear it.

Honestly. Who just throws on intimates right home from the store, without washing them first?

20 posted on 11/11/2008 1:19:39 PM PST by Malacoda (CO(NH2)2 on OBAMA.)
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