In January 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely advertising that its Nature’s Recipe dog and cat foods are “all natural” when, according to the plaintiffs, the pet foods contain non-natural, artificial, and synthetic ingredients. (Acquard et al v. Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-50, W. D. NY.)
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October 2020: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that added a named plaintiff (Hough). June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely marketing Nature’s…
March 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-406, E. D. CA.) February 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely…
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely marketing pet food as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the pet food contains artificial…
May 2018: This lawsuit was transferred to a California Court. (Case No. 18-cv-2662, N. D. CA.) March 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands and The…
In February and March 2018, multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly deceptively marketing Gravy Train dog food – including Chunks in Gravy with Beef…
February 2016: Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal of this case. January 2016: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
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