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American Girl controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    Lawsuit over Luciana Vega doll

    Lawsuit filed

    Astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz sued American Girl and its parent company Mattel, alleging that they used her likeness and name to create the Luciana Vega doll. She seeks to stop sales of the doll.

    Source excerpt

    • A Chicago astronomer is suing the maker of American Girl dolls for allegedly stealing her likeness and name to create its astronaut doll.
    • The Wisconsin State Journal is reporting that Lucianne Walkowicz wants American Girl and parent company Mattel to stop selling the Luciana Vega doll.