Fresh Bread from Whole Foods, Wegmans Food Markets, and Acme Markets Class Action Fresh Bread from Whole Foods, Wegmans Food Markets, and Acme Markets August 2015: A federal judge dismissed these three related actions finding, among other things, that plaintiffs did not properly plead the fraud-based allegations. Click here to read the court’s decision…
Lumina’s “Cell Food” Supplement Class Action Lumina’s “Cell Food” Supplement December 2013: A federal judge dismissed this action after the named plaintiff did not oppose the company’s motion to dismiss. July 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Lumina Health…
Blue Buffalo Dog Food Class Action Blue Buffalo Dog Food In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Blue Buffalo Pet Products for, among other things, allegedly deceptively advertising that dog food – including Blue Wilderness Chicken Recipe for…
Food Lion Fruit & Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars Class Action Food Lion Fruit & Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made With Real Fruit Filling” when they contain the artificial ingredient malic acid
Blue Buffalo Pet Food Class Action Blue Buffalo Pet Food October 2015: This action was transferred to another court to be heard with other similar lawsuits. Click here to learn about that case. September 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
Great Value Cornstarch Food Products Class Action Great Value Cornstarch Food Products February 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. May 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a $515,000 settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Karlin Foods…
Food Lion Fruit & Grain Blueberry Cereal Bars Class Action Food Lion Fruit & Grain Blueberry Cereal Bars Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are “Naturally Flavored” and “Made with Real Fruit Flavored Filling”
Beneful Dog Food Class Action Beneful Dog Food April 2015: 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…
Iams Cat Food Class Action Iams Cat Food February 2016: A federal judge dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. finding that the company did not have a duty to disclose…
Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Food Class Action Big Heart Pet Brands Pet Food In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely marketing pet food as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the pet food contains artificial…
Morning Song Bird Food Class Action Morning Song Bird Food June 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2019: The settlement agreement was preliminarily approved. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for June 3, 2019.…
Nature’s Recipe Salmon, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food Class Action Nature’s Recipe Salmon, Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Recipe Dog Food October 2020: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that added a named plaintiff (Hough). June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Big Heart Pet Brands for allegedly falsely marketing Nature’s…
Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers Ad Alert Walmart Mainstays Food Strainers Walmart continues to mislead consumers looking to purchase American-made products.
Nutrish Zero Grain Dog Food Class Action Nutrish Zero Grain Dog Food June 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-5289, C.D. Cal.) April 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rachael Ray Nutrish for allegedly…
Instagram Food Pics Ad Alert Instagram Food Pics Video plays on CBS’s site. So remember: Those tasty-looking pies you see on Instagram might be a compensated advertisement for a bakery or restaurant. Crafty marketers know you tune out…
The Blue Buffalo Company Pet Food Class Action The Blue Buffalo Company Pet Food July 2017: The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s approval of the settlement. To read the full decision, click here. Later in July, an objector filed a…
Attune Food Products Class Action Attune Food Products April 2015: After this case was stayed pending the FDA’s resolution regarding use of the term “evaporated cane juice,” this case was administratively closed. January 2015: A federal judge agreed…
Purina’s Beneful Dog Food Products Class Action Purina’s Beneful Dog Food Products April 2015: 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…
Good Delish® Food Products Class Action Good Delish® Food Products October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. March 2015: A class-action…