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Multiple class-action lawsuits were filed alleging that Handi-Foil falsely markets aluminum products as made in the USA when they are made using imported materials. More information on each lawsuit is below.
| Case Name (Date) |
Status |
|---|---|
| Cazaldo et al. v. Handi-Foil Corp. 26-cv-6442, W.D.N.Y. (April 2026) |
Pending |
| Hood et al. v. Handi-Foil Corp. et al. 24-cv-2373, N.D. Cal. (April 2024) |
Dismissed |
| Osdoby et al. v. Handi-Foil Corp. 22-cv-4199, E.D.N.Y. (July 2022) |
Summary judgment granted in favor of the company |
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