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Estée Lauder Sues Walmart Over Counterfeit Beauty Products

2/11/2026

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Estée Lauder Companies filed a California lawsuit against Walmart, alleging counterfeit beauty products sold on Walmart's website using the brands' trademarks.
The complaint says Walmart does not adequately vet third-party sellers, allowing counterfeit items on its online marketplace.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks monetary damages and a court order to stop sales of counterfeit items.
The action follows a CNBC investigation into counterfeit products on Walmart's online marketplace.

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Estée Lauder Companies filed a California lawsuit against Walmart, alleging counterfeit beauty products sold on Walmart's website using the brands' trademarks.
The complaint says Walmart does not adequately vet third-party sellers, allowing counterfeit items on its online marketplace.
Estée Lauder Companies seeks monetary damages and a court order to stop sales of counterfeit items.
The action follows a CNBC investigation into counterfeit products on Walmart's online marketplace.