Two more women have filed lawsuits against Victoria’s Secret for selling bras that caused serious skin reactions. The latest Victoria’s Secret bras lawsuits were both filed by Parker Waichman Alonso LLP, a personal injury law firm with offices in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

Both lawsuits were brought on behalf of women who claim they purchased and wore undergarments or intimate apparel from Victoria’s Secret.  As a result, the women suffered skin reactions, hives, scarring and other problems.  The first lawsuit was in  filed US District Court for the Southern District of Florida Palm Beach Division, while the other was filed in US District Court for the Eastern District of  New York.

In statements announcing the suits, Parker Waichman said it had been contacted by hundreds of women who have suffered skin reactions after wearing Victoria’s Secret garments.  The firm is seeking class action status for both lawsuits to represent all consumers in the U.S., New York and Florida who purchased defective undergarments and intimate apparel from Victoria’s Secret.  The plaintiffs are  seeking reimbursement for medical bills and return of the purchase price for consumers who bought and wore defective bras from Victoria’s Secret.

Last week, it was reported that Victoria’s Secret had received hundreds of complaints from women who said the company’s bras had caused serious skin problems, including allergic reactions, contact dermatitis, blistering, itching, hives, rashes and scarring.  According to those reports, some Victoria’s Secret bras had tested positive for the presence of formaldehyde, which is sometimes used in the textile industry to make fabrics crease resistant.   The symptoms of formaldehyde skin reactions include eczema-like skin eruptions, blisters and hives.  When serious, these reactions can lead to permanent and disfiguring scarring.

Victoria’s Secret has admitted to receiving complaints from women who suffered skin reactions after wearing the company’s bras, but maintains that it does not use formaldehyde in the manufacture of its clothing.