Pup-Peroni
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as containing “Real Beef” when they are made using low quality feed grade beef
Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Food
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely marketing pet food as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the pet food contains artificial and synthetic ingredients. (Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in March 2018.) (van Mourik et al v. Big Heart Pet Brands Inc., Case No. 17-cv-3889, N.D. Cal.)
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Class-Action Tracker
Nature’s Recipe Salmon, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food
October 2020: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that added a named plaintiff (Hough). June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely marketing Nature’s…
Nature’s Recipe Pet Foods
March 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-406, E. D. CA.) February 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely…
Nature’s Recipe Pet Foods
In January 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely advertising that its Nature’s Recipe dog and cat foods are “all natural” when, according…
Kibbles ‘n Bits
May 2018: This lawsuit was transferred to a California Court. (Case No. 18-cv-2662, N. D. CA.) March 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands and The…
Gravy Train Dog Food
In February and March 2018, multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly deceptively marketing Gravy Train dog food – including Chunks in Gravy with Beef…
Meow Mix
February 2016: Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal of this case. January 2016: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
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