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Victoria's Secret sued over bra rashes
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 | 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;)
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:02:57 PM PST
by 
mdittmar
 
To: mdittmar
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:03:54 PM PST
by 
353FMG
 
To: mdittmar
    Why is she complaining? She pushed her boobs up so high her chin hairs gave her a rash.
Sheesh.
 
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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)
 
To: mdittmar
To: mdittmar
    First to post a reference to kiss it and make it better?
 
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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?)
 
To: mdittmar
    I would be willing to take one for FR and serve on this jury.
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:06:08 PM PST
by 
Dog
 
To: LibWhacker
    I was wondering the same thing.
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:06:51 PM PST
by 
brytlea
(You can fool enough of the people enough of the time.)
 
To: mdittmar
    Please follow this closely and keep us abreast of any updates.
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:07:23 PM PST
by 
Pablo64
(Political Correctness is a DISEASE.  <==>  TRUTH is the CURE.)
 
To: mdittmar
    Am I still in the Salma Hayek thread?
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:07:34 PM PST
by 
Batman11
 
To: mdittmar
    Well, ladies, just don’t wear bras then.
Duh.
:)
 
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.
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:08:04 PM PST
by 
rvoitier
 
To: mdittmar
    
.."mmmuush lll giv yo u and itc h my ton g ue"
 
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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))
 
To: mdittmar
    “Made in China” no doubt.
 
To: Apple Blossom
    You are right. The bras on TV in the ads are too small.
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:10:21 PM PST
by 
bmwcyle
(Primary support for McCain and Huck showed complete stupidity)
 
To: mdittmar
    The underwires were radioactive.
 
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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)
 
To: mdittmar
    Inspector 354 asleep on the job...
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:15:37 PM PST
by 
Dallas59
(Redistribute Obamas Wealth)
 
To: mdittmar
    This will probably be the basis for the next episode of “House”.
 
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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)
 
To: mdittmar
    
Don't see any rash, but I volunteer for a closer inspection...
 
To: EggsAckley
    Ritter's lawyers say that lab tests found formaldehydeNot only did she get a rash, but morticians kept hitting on her in bars.
 
To: mdittmar
    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?
 
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posted on 
11/11/2008 1:19:39 PM PST
by 
Malacoda
(CO(NH2)2 on OBAMA.)
 
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