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LesserEvil Popcorn and Puffs
Case Name (Date)
Cogswell et al. v. LesserEvil LLC
23-cv-311, E.D. Cal.
(March 2023)
Product/Service
Various flavors of LesserEvil popcorn and puffs
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as nutritious and healthy when they contain high amounts of unsafe fats that increase the risk of health issues, including heart disease
Status
Pending
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