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By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
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Lucerne Smoked Gouda Cheese Slices
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “smoked”
Signature Select Macaroni & Cheese
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes
Signature Care Rapid Release Gelcaps
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Rapid Release”
Safeway’s Online Grocery Delivery Services
Allegations: Charging customers higher prices than those represented at the time of checkout
Signature Care Non-Drowsy Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Relief
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Several Brands of Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Claims
December 2020: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal finding that average consumers are not likely to understand that the phrase 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese means that the…
“Product of USA” Beef
October 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1040, D.N.M.) September 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kroger Company and Albertsons for…
Disposable Plates and Bowls from Albertsons, Safeway and Lucerne Foods
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Albertsons Companies, Safeway, and Lucerne Foods for allegedly falsely marketing disposable plates and bowls as compostable when, according to the complaint,…
Safeway’s Pricing
August 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment. For more information about this case, go to http://www.safewaygrocerydeliveryclassaction.com/home. December 2015: Safeway filed a Notice of Appeal…
Safeway Olive Oils
March 2018: A state judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. October 2017: A state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Essential Everyday 100% Grated Cheese
June 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
M&M’s Candies, Dove Candy Bars, Snickers Bars, and More
November 2014: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
Safeway Tuna
May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed after the parties reached a settlement agreement. The agreement does not provide monetary relief to class members and indicates that Safeway has applied…
Open Nature 100% Natural Waffles
January 2015: A federal judge dismissed the named plaintiff’s individual claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The…
Safeway Select Coffee Packets
October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The settlement terms have not…