Judge Dismisses Saatva Made in USA Mattress Suit Under California’s 5% Safe Harbor

U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on May 11, 2026, dismissed a proposed class action claiming Saatva falsely advertised its mattresses as “Made in the U.S.A.” The court found that California’s safe harbor for products with no more than 5% imported content applied.

The case

• In Samberg v. Whitestone Home Furnishings (N.D. Cal. No. 25-cv-10767), the plaintiff said she bought a Saatva Classic in November 2023 relying on claims that the mattresses were “Made in the U.S.A.” and “handcrafted in America.”
• She pointed to Saatva’s fine print, which said it sources all its foams and 85% of its other materials in the USA. She also cited 2025 statements that wire, hardware, some fabrics and latex come from abroad, and an $80 tariff-related price increase.
• The court said those allegations did not plausibly show imported parts made up more than 5% of the mattress’s final wholesale value. It also found she had not alleged the claim appeared on the merchandise or its container, as Business and Professions Code section 17533.7 requires.

The judge granted leave to amend, with a deadline of June 12, 2026.

Why it matters for Made in USA

California’s law allows a Made in USA claim when imported parts are no more than 5% of the final wholesale value (or 10% if they cannot be obtained in the USA). That is looser than the FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard. Plaintiffs must allege facts about foreign content value, not just that some materials are imported. Related: the Paul Mitchell Made in USA ruling.

FAQ

Who is the defendant?

Whitestone Home Furnishings, LLC, which does business as Saatva.

Why was the case dismissed?

The plaintiff did not plausibly allege imported parts exceeded 5% of wholesale value, so California’s safe harbor applied.

Is the case over?

Not necessarily. The court allowed an amended complaint by June 12, 2026.