Lawsuits

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Women in four states are suing Victoria's Secret, claiming that the chain's undergarments gave them rashes and scars. "Plaintiffs’ attorneys suspect formaldehyde resins in the bras are responsible for the alleged ailments. Formaldehyde is a preservative found in many products; at elevated levels, it can irritate skin." [NYDN]