US lingerie firm Victoria's Secret is being sued by dozens of women who claim their bras gave them painful rashes and permanent scarring.
Roberta Ritter, who describes herself as a long-time Victoria's Secret shopper, complaint that she felt 'utterly sick' after wearing one of company's bra.
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The 37-year-old filed a lawsuit against the company on May 14 in relation to the Angels Secret Embrace and Very Sexy Extreme Me Push-Up bras she said she purchased.
Her lawyers said that dozens of other women have contacted them with similar claims involving a number of the intimate brand's collections. Many seek to be a part of the potential class action lawsuit.
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A representative for Victoria's Secret admitted that the company had received direct complaints from customers, but added the bras remain on store shelves.
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"Customer safety and satisfaction are always our primary concerns and we take seriously any issues our customers may have with our products," the statement added.
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