
Starkist Tuna’s Dolphin Safe Representations
In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Starkist for allegedly misleadingly labeling its tuna products as being “Dolphin Safe” when, according to plaintiffs, dolphins and other marine life…
April 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
September 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Starkist Co. alleging that cans of Starkist tuna do not contain the amount of tuna represented on the label and contain less tuna than the minimum amount required by federal regulations. (Puckett et al v. Starkist Co., Case No. 17-cv-1416, D. Ore.)
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In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Starkist for allegedly misleadingly labeling its tuna products as being “Dolphin Safe” when, according to plaintiffs, dolphins and other marine life…
October 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s approval of the settlement. October and November 2016: The class representative and several objectors filed Notices of Appeal…
In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Starkist Co. for allegedly making consumers believe that its tuna products are healthier than its competitors by placing the American Heart…
Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.
Lawsuits accuse country’s three largest tuna producers of using fishing techniques that hurt and kill dolphins.
And it’s a hearty fee that food manufacturers pay for the right to display the AHA’s heart-check mark.
Paid endorsement? Check.