Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company uses an ethical supply chain when at least one of its suppliers employs migrant child labor
August 2013: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
November 2012: This case was transferred from a court in New Jersey to one in California. (Case No. 12-cv-5881, N.D. Cal.)
September 2012: A class action was filed against Ben & Jerry’s for allegedly falsely labeling “All Natural Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream” as being “All Natural” when, according to plaintiffs, they are not. (Tobin v. Conopco, Inc. d/b/a Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., Case No. 12-cv-5812, D.N.J.)
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company uses an ethical supply chain when at least one of its suppliers employs migrant child labor
Breaking down the fine print of this March Madness commercial.
Advertised $19.99 price deserves an official review.
When the sale price is the regular price.
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.