No Evidence in Record That Yarn Maker’s Cashmerino Yarns Were Labeled Falsely

After dismissal of all expert reports as unreliable, there was no evidence remaining in the record that a yarn dealer’s Cashmerino yarn was falsely labeled as containing cashmere fibers, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled Oct. 29 (Cascade Yarns Inc. v. Knitting Fever Inc., W.D. Wash., 2:10-cv-00861-RSM, 10/29/12).

The court thus granted summary judgment on all federal and state claims in favor of the defendants accused of false advertising and unfair competition.

Dispute Over Cashmere Content of Yarn.

Cascade Yarns Inc. of Tukwila, Wash., is a supplier of high-end yarn, which is sold ...