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Food 4 Less of California
Case Name (Date)
Dimino et al. v. Food 4 Less of California, Inc. et al.
25-cv-3418, S.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2025)
Product/Service
Food 4 Less of California products and grocery bags
Allegations
Falsely advertising products and packaging as recyclable
Status
Pending
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