The case involved allegations that Lush Handmade Cosmetics violated federal and state employment laws through sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation against employees Emma Cate Robertson and Mx. Harris. The EEOC had intervened in the matter, with the private plaintiffs filing claims under both Title VII and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.
U.S. District Judge P. Casey Pitts granted the parties' joint stipulation for dismissal after they reached a settlement agreement. The court had previously dismissed the state law claims without prejudice in March 2026 to facilitate the settlement negotiations, with the parties noting that resolution was 'contingent upon the dismissal of Plaintiffs' state law claims without prejudice prior to the execution of the settlement agreement.'
The case began in April 2025 when the plaintiffs filed their complaint in intervention alleging multiple claims including sex discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and failure to prevent discrimination and harassment. Lush filed its answer in August 2025, and the parties engaged in extensive settlement negotiations before reaching their agreement.
The dismissal with prejudice ends all litigation in the matter and prevents the plaintiffs from refiling their claims. The settlement terms were not disclosed in the court filing, which is typical for resolved employment discrimination cases involving workplace harassment and discrimination allegations.