Boxes of Golden Grahams and Honey Nut Cheerios
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…
Epstein et al. v. General Mills, Inc.
24-cv-1551, S.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2024)
Necaise et al. v. General Mills, Inc.
24-cv-367, S.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2024)
Cheerios cereals
Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous pesticide (chlormequat)
Pending
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…
June 2019: A federal judge dismissed this complaint concluding that the named plaintiff failed to establish standing because she did not adequately allege injury. August 2018: A class-action lawsuit was…
In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Chocolate Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Chocolate Toast Crunch, Chocolate Chex, and other chocolate-based cereals are…
January 2019: This case was transferred to a Florida court where another similar case (Doss v. General Mills) was filed before this case. (Case No. 19-cv-60063, S. D. FL.) August…
January 2017: The parties in the Haddix case notified the Court that the claims have been resolved and they intend to file a Stipulation for Dismissal once the settlement agreement…
August 2016: A federal court dismissed some of the claims in the case When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. and others When a complaint is…
August 2016: An amended complaint making similar allegations (i.e., that General Mills mislabeled Cheerios as “gluten free” when, in reality, they are not) was filed. July 2016: A federal judge…
Got milk? Apparently not.
Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.
Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.
A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
Pet owners, take note: These products may not be deserving of your doggie dollars.