Consumer10/10/2026

Class Action Filed in the U.S. Against a Sales Kiosk Linked to an Israeli Group

In Los Angeles, more than 100 customers filed a class action against the “B and Co” sales kiosk, which the report says is linked to the Israeli “Mazal” group. One customer claims that employees held him in a back room until he handed over his credit card; the company denies the allegations, and the police have opened an investigation.

Key facts

•Plaintiffs: a group of more than 100 customers
•Defendant: the “B and Co” sales kiosk
•Charges to Victor Chisholm: $41,747
•Tip recorded on the receipts: $10,120
•Total alleged losses: nearly $1 million
•The case number and court were not specified in the source

The Customer’s Allegations

Victor Chisholm, 30, who has a developmental disability, discovered large charges after purchasing cosmetics at the Westfield Topanga shopping center. According to him, employees of the sales kiosk led him to a back room, shouted at him, and did not allow him to leave until he handed over his credit card. He was charged $41,747 for the products, and an additional $10,120 was recorded as a tip.

Additional Complaints and the Class Action

Following the report, another customer with a learning disability contacted the police, claiming that he had spent more than $3,000 and subsequently transferred $300. The class action against “B and Co” was filed on behalf of more than 100 customers, who claim combined losses of nearly $1 million. The case number, court, filing date, and precise legal causes of action were not specified in the source.

The Investigation and the Company’s Position

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the activities of the entire “Mazal” group, not only the employees of a single sales kiosk. “B and Co” rejected the allegations made against it. The group’s attorney attributed what happened to the actions of a single employee and called the coverage of the affair one-sided; the source does not report a final judgment in the class action.

What Happened to the Sales Kiosk

The shopping center’s management described the allegations as extremely troubling and said it was considering legal action. The sales kiosk at the shopping center was closed, but the source does not clarify whether this was done by decision of management. Settlements were previously reached in separate lawsuits filed by older female customers against other stores belonging to the group.

What this means for you

The report describes allegations and proceedings initiated in the U.S., but not liability established by a court. For residents of Israel, the affair itself does not alter consumer rights: the lawsuit was filed in the U.S., and the source does not specify the applicable law or its precise legal causes of action. In a similar situation, receipts, bank statements, and documents relating to disputed charges may be highly important.

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