Kashi’s All Natural Claims Class Action Kashi’s All Natural Claims September 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as a result of a settlement agreement…
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Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Class Action Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats In September 2013, a federal judge approved a $4 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed against Kellogg Company for allegedly falsely marketing its Frosted Mini-Wheat cereals as “clinically shown…
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Kashi’s Cane Juice Claims Class Action Kashi’s Cane Juice Claims In August 2014, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Kashi Company. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2013, alleged that the company mislabels products – such as Cinnamon…
Gerber Probiotics Products Class Action Gerber Probiotics Products August 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2014: Plaintiffs filed…
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Barbara’s Bakery/Snackimals Class Action Barbara’s Bakery/Snackimals November 2013: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement reached in this case. June 2013: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed against…
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…
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Kashi Brand Products Class Action Kashi Brand Products April 2016: This appeal was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. February 2016: After this settlement was approved, a Notice of Appeal was…