Hefty and Great Value Recycling Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Reynolds Wrap
Case Name (Date)
Shirley et al. v. Reynolds Consumer Products LLC
22-cv-278, N.D. Ill.
(Jan. 2022)
Product/Service
Reynolds Wrap
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing foil as being made in the USA when materials used in the product come from outside of the U.S.
Status
Pending
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