
StarKist Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims
Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.
Som-Dotson et al. v. Health Garden of NY, Inc. d/b/a Health Garden USA
23-cv-3083, C.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2023)
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False natural claims
Settled and 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
Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.
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