Evian’s “Carbon Neutral” Claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product is “carbon neutral” when carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing
Wollerman et al. v. Silk Operating Co. LLC
22-cv-2169, D. Colo.
(Aug. 2022)
Silk Salted Caramel Almond Creamer
Misleadingly marketing that products provide “4g Protein” when one serving provides only 1 gram of protein
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product is “carbon neutral” when carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Natural Spring Water” when they contain microplastics
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Made With Real Cream”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as coffee creamer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as coffee creamers when the ingredients list reveals that they do not contain a significant amount of cream or dairy ingredients
April 2020: This case was dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. December 2019: The claims against Danone North America were…
March 2020: This case was dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. September 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Silk…
In November 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whitewave Services for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its Silk Almond Creamer is flavored with vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients…
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Danone US, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its Silk Vanilla Soy Creamer is flavored with vanilla when, according to plaintiffs,…
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against WWF Operating Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing Silk Soymilk as containing vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients list does not…
July 2014: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed pursuant to an agreement between the parties, the terms of which have not been disclosed. January 2014: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal…
In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whitewave Services for allegedly deceptively marketing Silk Almondmilk products as nutritionally superior alternatives to dairy milk when, in reality, the beverages…
Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.
TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
Courts weigh in on legal term.
A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.
“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…