Texas Attorney General Sues Retailer Over Sale of Chest Binders to Minors

The complaint references the FDA’s classification of breast binders as Class I medical devices.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends an executive order signing ceremony at the White House on March 20, 2025. Earlier in December, Paxton announced a lawsuit against EPIC, developer Community Capital Partners, and others, alleging violations of Texas securities laws. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Feb. 20 that the state sued a venture capital company over the sale of chest binders used by girls who identify as transgender.

The suit alleges Lola Olivia, Inc. did not disclose the potential health risks associated with chest binders, violating multiple consumer protection laws in the state.