Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations: Falsely marketing bags using the word “recycling” when they are made of a material that is not recyclable
Glad Recycling Bags
Case Name (Date)
Keirsted et al. v. The Glad Products Co. and The Clorox Co.
23-cv-2472, M.D. Fla.
(Dec. 2023)
Product/Service
Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “recycling” bags when they are made of plastic materials that are not recyclable and most recycling programs do not accept recycling in plastic bags and send the filled bags to landfills or incinerators
Status
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members’ claims
Class-Action Tracker
Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “Recycling” bags for municipal use
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