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Whitebridge Pet Brands “Made in USA” Claims
March 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
October 2016: A federal judge stayed this action because the named plaintiff in a related case (Ftizpatrick v. Tyson Foods) intends to file an appeal regarding a legal issue (i.e., whether the actions must be dismissed because of changes in California law) that may affect this action.
June 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Whitebridge Pet Brands, LLC for allegedly misleadingly marketing its pet treats as “Made in USA” when, in reality, certain ingredients come from foreign countries. (Marracco et al v. Whitebridge Pet Brands, LLC and Does 1-25, Case No. 16-cv-4009, C. D. CA.)
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