Fast Fashion Giant Shein Faces Racketeering Lawsuit Over Systematic Copyright Theft

Shein accused of using algorithms and shell companies to steal clothing designs from independent artists and designers.
Lawsuit alleges Shein violates RICO Act through repeated, organized copyright infringement.
Shein's decentralized structure makes legal pursuit difficult; company denies wrongdoing.
Artists and designers say Shein copies emerging trends, harming careers of independent creators.
Previous allegations against Shein include labor abuses, unsafe products, and environmental harm.