Paxton claims the company is marketing the products to Texas girls as young as 9 years old to “transition” them.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Friday he has filed a lawsuit against Lola Olivia, Inc., a New York City retailer that sells chest binders.
Paxton claims the company is marketing the products to Texas girls as young as 9 years old to “transition” them. His office alleges the binders can cause more than two dozen medical conditions, including permanent breast damage, back and chest pain, shortness of breath and rib fractures.
Lola Olivia describes its products as “inclusive, age-appropriate undergarments for young adults.” It says its products “protect the growing body but maintain an effective compression,” and that they “do not hug the ribcage,” allowing wearers to breathe comfortably and grow naturally.
As of Friday morning, the company’s website listed some of its products as “binders” – but by Friday afternoon, the “binders” section had been removed and replaced with a section labeled “compression tops.”
In a statement, Paxton said he believes “transitioning a minor is child abuse, and any corporation doing it will face swift and unrelenting justice.” He added that, “It’s unconscionable that there are people in this world who are trying to make a fortune by hurting kids, but that’s exactly what’s going on here.”
Chest binders are classified as Class I medical devices regulated by federal law. In December 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to 11 companies that sell chest binders, stating the products must be registered as medical devices because they can affect the body’s structure or function.
The attorney general’s lawsuit accuses Lola Olivia of violating Texas consumer protection laws by marketing its binders as safe for children and failing to disclose potential safety risks. The AG’s office is seeking a temporary restraining order, injunctive relief and more than $1 million in damages, including civil penalties.