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Pampa Extra Virgin Olive Oils

In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Transnational Foods for allegedly falsely labeling Pampa Olive Oils as being “Extra Virgin” when, according to plaintiffs, scientific testing shows that…

Are Italy’s Virgins Deceiving Us?

Consumer News

Are Italy’s Virgins Deceiving Us?

U.S olive oil producers claim foreign competitors are engaged in deceptive marketing tactics and mislabeling their products.

Capatriti Oil

Class Action

Capatriti Oil

November 2013: A federal judge refused to consolidate the Ebin and Toscano actions. The judge also stayed the Toscano case. To learn more, click here to read the court’s decision.…

Crisco® Oil Sprays

Class Action

Crisco® Oil Sprays

In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The J.M. Smucker Company for allegedly falsely marketing Crisco® No-Stick Sprays – specifically, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil spray and the…

I Propose a National Ordinary Day

Blog

I Propose a National Ordinary Day

Maybe we should re-think all of those national fill-in-the-blank days.. maybe not.

June – July 2015 Collection

Evidence

June – July 2015 Collection

Below are 200 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Walmart.com found between June 22 and July 13, 2015. Group 1: Instances in which the Walmart.com USA label is…

Goya Octopus Products

Class Action

Goya Octopus Products

December 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. May 2016: A class-action…

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Consumer News

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Canned Octopus Products

Class Action

Canned Octopus Products

January 2017: This action was 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.…

Boulder Canyon Snack Chips

Class Action

Boulder Canyon Snack Chips

In February 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Inventure Foods for allegedly deceptively marketing Boulder Canyon snack chips – including the Canyon Cut Olive Oil Sea Salt & Cracked…

Vigo Octopus Products

Class Action

Vigo Octopus Products

March 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2016: A class-action…

Dabur Hair Straighteners and Relaxers