Williams-Sonoma must pay $3.2 million for falsely claiming products were “Made in the USA”
Eric Lagatta, USA Today
Victor Super Premium, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark
Case Name (Date)
Barnhill et al. v. Mid-America Pet Food, LLC
24-cv-46, E.D. Tex.
(April 2024)
Product/Service
Victor Super Premium, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark
Allegations
Misleadingly representing that products contain quality ingredients and are safe, nutritious, and suitable for animals when they were contaminated with salmonella
Status
Pending
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