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Lawsuit Claims Dozens Injured By Company's Special Shoes - San Diego News Story - KGTV San Diego

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A San Diego law firm says dozens of people hoping to tone up with the help of special footwear were dealt serious injuries by the shoes.

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""Man has been walking the same way for many years, and this changes the way you walk. It's not a surprise people are going to have problems," said Bomberger.Bomberger said what is most disturbing is what Skechers has not revealed."We aren't aware of any safety tests Skechers has done for these shoes and that's a real problem … because the public, when they purchase the product, has a right to assume the product is safe," he said.Industry experts believe the federal government could soon take a close look at Skechers.Recently, Reebok was fined $25 million by the Federal Trade Commission for making false claims that its toning shoes could strengthen legs and backsides."

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