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Big Lots Ground Coffee
Case Name (Date)
Durant et al. v. Big Lots, Inc.
23-cv-561, M.D. Fla.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Fresh Finds ground coffee
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products make “up to 210 suggested strength 6 fl oz servings” when they make only 152 servings
Status
Pending
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