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Case Name (Date)
Broussard et al. v. Sam’s West, Inc.
24-cv-4610, N.D. Cal.
(July 2024)
Product/Service
Member’s Mark Diced Peaches Fruit Cups
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as containing “100% fruit juice” when they contain synthetic ingredients (ascorbic acid and citric acid)
Status
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
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