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Mattel Faces Lawsuit Over Porn Link on 'Wicked' Doll Packaging

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Source: BBC.com
Mattel Faces Lawsuit Over Porn Link on 'Wicked' Doll Packaging
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A South Carolina mother has filed a $5 million class action lawsuit against Mattel after discovering that the packaging of a Wicked-themed doll mistakenly included the address of a pornographic website. The error led to her minor daughter accessing inappropriate content, causing emotional distress. Mattel has apologized and recalled the dolls, but the lawsuit accuses the company of negligence and violating consumer protection laws, while also seeking damages for affected consumers across the U.S.

Topics:entertainmentlegal#consumer-protection#lawsuit#legal#mattel#toy-recall#wicked
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