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Williams-Sonoma asks court to dismiss Quince advertising suit
Reuters reported that Williams-Sonoma asked a California federal court on Tuesday to dismiss without prejudice its false-advertising case against online retailer Quince.
- New headline Was: “Williams-Sonoma drops lawsuit against Quince over 'dupe' products”
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Based on reporting by Reuters
Williams-Sonoma Inc. asked a U.S. district court in California on Tuesday to dismiss without prejudice its false-advertising lawsuit against online retailer Quince, Reuters reported, citing a court filing1.
The home-goods company sued Last Brand Inc., which does business as Quince, last year, Reuters said, alleging that Quince marketed copies of Williams-Sonoma goods as comparable at a lower price1.
U.S. District Judge Edward Davila in San Jose ruled against Williams-Sonoma in September, Reuters reported, finding the challenged ads were not misleading, while allowing an amended complaint1.
A dismissal without prejudice would leave open the option to refile, Reuters said1. Williams-Sonoma spokespeople did not immediately comment to Reuters1.
Quince, founded in 2018, describes its business as selling goods it says match or exceed luxury brands at lower prices, Reuters reported1. Joel Dion, Quince’s head of legal, told Reuters on Wednesday that the company stands behind its products, advertising and prices1.
The docket is Williams-Sonoma Inc. v. Last Brand Inc. d/b/a Quince, No. 5:25-cv-10118, Northern District of California1. Counsel listed by Reuters are Nathan Shaffer of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe for Williams-Sonoma and Baldassare Vinti of Proskauer Rose for Quince1.
