Genfoot America Inc., the Littleton, New Hampshire unit of a Montreal-based footwear company, faces a proposed class action claiming it falsely labels its Kamik boots as made in the USA, NH Business Review reported on Feb. 10, 2022.
New York consumer Debra Jackson filed the suit in U.S. District Court in Concord. She says “Made in USA” appears on the hangtag, the box and the website, but the boot soles are made from foreign materials.
Key claims
- Genfoot uses a small disclosure saying the boots are “Made in USA with foreign and Canadian components.” The suit says that does not satisfy FTC rules.
- Men’s boots labeled as USA-origin sell for $89.99 to $169.99. Others sell for as little as $62.99, the complaint says.
- Bursor & Fisher filed the case, with Douglas, Leonard & Garvey as local counsel.
Genfoot has made footwear in Littleton since 1993. The company did not return messages from NH Business Review.
FAQ
Who is being sued?
Genfoot America Inc., maker of Kamik boots.
Where was the suit filed?
U.S. District Court in Concord, New Hampshire.
What is the main claim?
That the boot soles are made from foreign materials.
Source & credit
Source: NH Business Review, Feb. 10, 2022, by Bob Sanders: “Littleton unit of Canada footwear firm sued over ‘Made in USA’ claim”.