Gucci

Gucci Heiress Secures $115 Million Verdict Against Step-Father for Childhood Sexual Abuse, Plans to Channel Funds into Children’s Foundations

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A jury in Los Angeles awarded $115 million to Alexandra Zarini, the heiress of the Gucci fashion dynasty, in a civil case against her former stepfather, Joseph Ruffalo. The decision came after a trial where Zarini accused Ruffalo of persistent sexual abuse beginning in her early childhood. The jury determined that Ruffalo, who produced films in the 1980s including “Purple Rain,” was liable for sexual battery and causing intentional emotional distress. Despite the substantial verdict, Ruffalo’s defense claimed he was unable to pay the awarded damages. During the proceedings, Zarini’s attorney, Gary A. Dordick, pressed … Read more

Gucci Intensifies Legal Action Against Lord & Taylor, Seeks Court-Ordered Seizure of Counterfeit Goods

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New York — Luxury fashion giant Gucci America, Inc. has escalated its legal actions against retailer Lord & Taylor Ecomm LLC, seeking a court’s assistance to enforce a judgment over alleged counterfeit sales. Gucci claims that despite a court order, Lord & Taylor has not ceased possessing or selling fake Gucci items, prompting the high-end brand to request a motion for civil contempt in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The legal confrontation began in November 2023 when Gucci filed a lawsuit against Lord & Taylor, alleging that the retailer … Read more