Acana and Orijen Pet Foods
Case Name (Date)
Weaver et al v. Champion Petfoods USA Inc. et al
18-cv-1996, E.D. Wis.
(Dec. 2018)
Product/Service
Acana and Orijen pet foods
Allegations
Deceptively marketing pet foods as “biologically appropriate” and made using “fresh, natural ingredients” without disclosing that the products contain heavy metals, toxins, unnatural ingredients, and ingredients that are not fresh
Status
Summary judgment affirmed on appeal
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