
King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
Allegations: Falsely marketing rolls as made in Hawaii when they are not
June 2021: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
December 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against King’s Hawaiian for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are made in Hawaii when, according to the complaint, the product is made in California. (Galinsky et al v. King’s Hawaiian LLC, Case No. 20-cv-10931, S.D.N.Y.)
Allegations: Falsely marketing rolls as made in Hawaii when they are not
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