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Yummy Dino Buddies
Case Name (Date)
Desir et al. v. Maxi Canada Inc.
25-cv-631, E.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2025)
Product/Service
Yummy Dino Buddies
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products are natural and contain no artificial ingredients when they contain synthetic ingredients, including isolated soy protein and xanthan gum
Status
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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