Lawsuit Over Social Media Allegations of Hair Accessory Design Theft With Race Dimension Can Go Forward

A federal judge in Oregon ruled that a lawsuit over social media allegations of hair accessory design theft can proceed. Plaintiff Kursten Owen, owner of Elegance & Geekery, alleges that defendants Breana Askew and Kiandria Demone Boyce engaged in cyberbullying and false accusations after Askew claimed Owen copied her hair clip designs. Boyce, a civil rights activist with a large following, allegedly orchestrated a campaign urging followers to report Owen's business to Shopify and post negative reviews. Boyce's posts included racial elements, accusing Owen of stealing from a Black creator. Owen asserts her designs are independently developed and materially different. The court found the allegations sufficient to support claims of defamation and intentional interference with business relations.

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