The Los Angeles design firm filed a motion to dismiss a suit brought by the Judd Foundation, which alleges that the company copied the late artist’s work in a design for Kim Kardashian.
Last week, the FTC issued a ban on noncompete clauses, arguing that they stifle entrepreneurship and competition. Here, BOH examines how the ban, which could potentially go into effect later this year, would impact designers.
The agency charges that Williams-Sonoma deceptively described multiple products as “Made in USA” when, in fact, they were made in China and other countries. The company has agreed to pay a historically large settlement in restitution.
Earlier this month, Fortress Investment Group filed a $534 million suit against Charles Cohen, whose company owns design centers across the country. Now, Cohen alleges in a new affidavit that the case ought to be thrown out.
Company leaders at the beleaguered Southern California chain alerted staff of the decision earlier this week, reversing its original assurance that the closure was temporary.
The legal complaints have continued to pile up for the Southern California–based luxury kitchen, bath and appliance chain, which is now facing accusations of fraud in addition to tens of millions of dollars in lawsuits.
A week after abruptly pausing operations, the Southern California–based luxury kitchen, bath and appliance chain is facing legal action for past-due rent, breached credit agreements and missing orders.
A complaint filed by the Judd Foundation claims that Clements Design produced a copy of Donald Judd’s La Mansana Table and Chair 84 for the offices of Skkn by Kim and that in a now-deleted video, the celebrity said the pieces were genuine.