
Ghirardelli Classic White Premium Baking Chips
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that products contain white chocolate
Goldstein et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (North America), Inc.
23-cv-47, W.D. Mo.
(Jan. 2023)
Goldstein et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (USA), Inc.
23-cv-1213, S.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2023)
Gralia et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (USA), Inc.
23-cv-1186, E.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2023)
Harkavy et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (North America), Inc.
23-cv-121, N.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2023)
Howard et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (USA), Inc.
23-cv-243, N.D. Ala.
(Feb. 2023)
Khalili et al. v. Lindt & Sprungli (North America) Inc., Lindt & Sprungli (USA) Inc.
23-cv-2543, C.D. Cal.
(April 2023)
Newman et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (North America) Inc.
23-cv-1972, S.D.N.Y.
(March 2023)
Rodriguez et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (North America), Inc.
23-cv-56, S.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2023)
Tettenhorst et al. v. Lindt & Spüngli (USA), Inc.
23-cv-3552, E.D.N.Y.
(March 2023)
Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa bar and Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate 85% Cocoa bar
Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous amounts of heavy metals (lead and cadmium)
Goldstein (Missouri) case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Goldstein (New York) case: Motion to consolidate with Gralia case filed
Gralia case: Pending
Harkavy case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Howard case: Pending
Khalili case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Newman case: Consolidated with Gralia case
Rodriguez case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Tettenhorst case: Motion to consolidate with Gralia case filed
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that products contain white chocolate
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