Mott’s Fruit Snacks

November 2017: This case was dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. and the class members’ claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled..

February 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Mott’s for allegedly deceptively marketing Mott’s fruit snacks, including Mott’s Fruity Rolls and Mott’s Medley Fruit Flavored Snacks. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Mott’s misrepresents that the snacks contain significant amounts of fruits and vegetables when, according to plaintiffs, the snacks are mostly comprised of corn syrup, sugar, and corn starch. In addition, plaintiffs claim that the company markets the snacks as healthful and nutritious when, according to the complaint, they actually do not provide any health benefits. The lawsuit was originally filed in state court and later transferred to federal court. (Chuang et al v. Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., Mott’s LLP, and General Mills, Inc., Case No. 17-cv-1875, C. D. CA.)