Alan Giana v. Shein Distribution Corp. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:25-cv-08637

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Serena R. Murillo

Firms

  1. January 27, 2026

    Shein Moves To Toss Artist's 'Misguided' Copyright, RICO Suit

    Shein urged a California federal court to toss a proposed copyright and racketeering class action that accuses the fast-fashion online retailer of using sophisticated algorithmic systems and artificial intelligence to steal artists' works, chiding the suit's bid to equate Shein with a criminal enterprise as "fanciful and severely misguided."

  2. September 12, 2025

    Shein Uses AI To Steal Popular Designs, Suit Claims

    Fast-fashion e-commerce giant Shein is facing a suit in California federal court by a Florida artist who claims the company uses artificial intelligence and other automated technology to dredge the internet and steal popular works to be misappropriated for profit.