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The Johnson class-action case against Paparazzi has been dismissed. The Utah case, originally filed in North Carolina in 2022, stems from findings of toxic metal contamination in Paparazzi’s jewelry that same year. As of March 2025 there are twenty-two Plaintiffs in the Johnson case;

Earlier this month Paparazzi abruptly terminated its Washington State consultants. Paparazzi made no mention of any pending enforcement action, but it felt like the company was withholding information. A February 27th judgment reveals Paparazzi settled pyramid fraud allegations in Washington for $1.9 million.

Paparazzi has announced it is terminating all Washington State Consultants on March 31st, 2025. The abrupt announcement, sent out via email on Friday February 28th, cites “market forces and changing business conditions”.

Paparazzi and Plaintiffs Lori Teske and Terri Franklin have come to a settlement. Following arbitrage proceedings ordered earlier this year, a joint stipulation was filed on October 10th.

The Paparazzi “leaks” case has been stayed pending the outcome of ordered arbitration proceedings. Objections to compelled arbitration were overruled as per an April 3rd order.

Three defendants accused of leaking confidential information have settled with Paparazzi. If approved, the settlement will see Melissa Sorenson, Kylee Robinette and Jennifer Dyer consent to a permanent injunction.

A Utah court has declined to consolidate five individually filed Paparazzi class-actions. The court found that while “common factual questions” between the cases exist;

Three Defendants in the “employee leaks” case have filed a countersuit against Paparazzi’s co-founders. Defendants and now Counterclaim Plaintiffs Geraldine Souza, Jennifer Carrol and Jaime Robinson allege, among other things, that Paparazzi is a pyramid scheme.

Plaintiff Heather Gilbert has filed a lawsuit against Paparazzi in Michigan. Gilbert’s proposed class-action was filed on June 16th. Central to the lawsuit are alleged misrepresentations regarding toxic metals in Paparazzi jewelry.

Plaintiff Irene Burgess has filed a lawsuit against Paparazzi in California. Burgess’ proposed class-action was filed on June 2nd. Central to the lawsuit are alleged misrepresentations regarding toxic metals in Paparazzi jewelry.