Macrida Patterson

Macrida Patterson is a Los Angeles woman who, in 2008, sued lingerie giant Victoria's Secret for an eye injury she claimed was caused by a defective thong.

Fast Facts

1. Born: ca. 1956
2. Residence: Los Angeles, California
3. Occupation: Traffic officer, Los Angeles Department of Transportation¹
4. Lawsuit filed: Los Angeles
5. Alleged date of injury: May 15, 2007¹
6. Date lawsuit filed: June 9, 2008¹
7. Name of thong: Low-rise "v-string"
8. Product line: "Sexy Little Thing"
9. Alleged Defect: Metallic piece flew off thong; hit plaintiff in eye

Thong Problem

Patterson alleged in court documents filed in Los Angeles that when attempting to put on the thong, a "low-rise v-string" part of the "Sexy Little Thing" product line, a decorative metallic piece snapped off and hit her in the eye. Patterson also alleges that she has suffered permanent corneal damage as a result. When Victoria's Secret asked Patterson's attorneys to produce the garment in question, they claim their request was refused.¹

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