Kowal et al. v. Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.
22-cv-441, N.D. Ill.
(Jan. 2022)
Snyder’s of Hanover Butter Snaps Pretzels
Misleadingly marketing pretzels as “butter snaps” when the ingredients list shows they contain a “Natural Flavor” instead of real butter
Pending
Allegations: Deceiving consumers by representing that products will provide a certain amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3s when such nutrient content claims are prohibited on foods for children under two…
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing juice blends as healthy when consuming juices increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and death
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no added MSG when ingredients in them actually contain MSG
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that butter is the only shortening ingredient when it isn’t
Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the crackers contain butter without adequately disclosing that they also contain vegetable oils
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Falsely advertising the flavoring ingredients in the chips
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In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods of Oregon for allegedly falsely advertising that its Vanilla Organic Coconut Beverages are flavored exclusively with vanilla when, according…
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its almond plant-based beverage is flavored with vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients…
November 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2018: A class-action…
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Company regarding the marketing for V8 Energy, V8 Energy – Sparkling, and V8 Energy – Diet. The complaint claims…
December 2018: The named plaintiff’s claims were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. November 2018: This case was dismissed When a complaint is…
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pepperidge Farm for allegedly deceptively marketing that its Texas Toast contains butter when, according to plaintiffs, only 2% (at most) of…
August 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Schwartz et al v. Campbell Soup Co., Case No. 18-cv-1655, S.D. Ill.) June 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell…
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Company for allegedly deceptively marketing its soups as having “No Preservatives Added” and “Made With Patience, Not Preservatives” when,…
March 2017: A federal judge dismissed the amended complaint finding that it failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The dismissal was When a complaint is…
March 2014: These consolidated actions were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2013: A…
July 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: The plaintiffs in a false advertising class-action lawsuit brought against Diamond Foods moved for approval of a…
July 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: The plaintiffs moved for approval of a settlement of this false advertising class-action lawsuit. According to the…
April 2015: The action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…
July 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…
March 2017: After being transferred to another California court, a federal judge stayed (i.e., suspended the activity) this case until the FDA issues guidance on the use of the word…
September 2016: After an objector filed a Notice of Appeal, the appeal was voluntarily dismissed. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. June 2016: A federal judge granted…
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