Boxes of Raisinets, Sno Caps, Nerds and Other Candies
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Girl Scout Cookies
Case Name (Date)
Barbaro et al. v. Girl Scouts of the United States of America et al.
25-cv-1367, E.D.N.Y.
(March 2025)
Product/Service
Girl Scout Cookies
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as safe and high quality when they are contaminated with dangerous heavy metals and pesticides
Status
One of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed her claims When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.; two of the named plaintiffs’ claims remain pending
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Nerds, Runts, and Other Candies
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