July 2020: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-647, S.D. Ill.)
March 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Co. for allegedly falsely marketing that Home Style Soups and Slow Kettle Soups are made with no preservatives or artificial flavors when, according to plaintiffs, the soups contain both preservatives and artificial flavors. (Vanlaningham et al v. Campbell Soup Co., Case No. 20-L-0189, Illinois State Court – St. Clair)
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Allegations: Deceiving consumers by representing that products will provide a certain amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3s when such nutrient content claims are prohibited on foods for children under two…
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing juice blends as healthy when consuming juices increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and death
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no added MSG when ingredients in them actually contain MSG
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pretzels as “butter snaps” when the ingredients list shows they contain a “Natural Flavor” instead of real butter
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that butter is the only shortening ingredient when it isn’t
Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the crackers contain butter without adequately disclosing that they also contain vegetable oils
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Falsely advertising the flavoring ingredients in the chips
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods of Oregon for allegedly deceptively marketing Pacific Foods Vanilla Hemp Plant-Based Beverage as containing vanilla without adequately disclosing that…
In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods of Oregon for allegedly falsely advertising that its Vanilla Organic Coconut Beverages are flavored exclusively with vanilla when, according…
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its almond plant-based beverage is flavored with vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients…
November 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2018: A class-action…
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Company regarding the marketing for V8 Energy, V8 Energy – Sparkling, and V8 Energy – Diet. The complaint claims…
December 2018: The named plaintiff’s claims were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. November 2018: This case was dismissed When a complaint is…
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pepperidge Farm for allegedly deceptively marketing that its Texas Toast contains butter when, according to plaintiffs, only 2% (at most) of…
August 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Schwartz et al v. Campbell Soup Co., Case No. 18-cv-1655, S.D. Ill.) June 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell…
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Company for allegedly deceptively marketing its soups as having “No Preservatives Added” and “Made With Patience, Not Preservatives” when,…
March 2017: A federal judge dismissed the amended complaint finding that it failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The dismissal was When a complaint is…
March 2014: These consolidated actions were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2013: A…
July 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: The plaintiffs in a false advertising class-action lawsuit brought against Diamond Foods moved for approval of a…
July 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: The plaintiffs moved for approval of a settlement of this false advertising class-action lawsuit. According to the…
April 2015: The action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…
July 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…
March 2017: After being transferred to another California court, a federal judge stayed (i.e., suspended the activity) this case until the FDA issues guidance on the use of the word…
September 2016: After an objector filed a Notice of Appeal, the appeal was voluntarily dismissed. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. June 2016: A federal judge granted…
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