Packaging of Go-Paks Class Action Packaging of Go-Paks September 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Case No. 17-15126, 9th Cir.) January 2017: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal…
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Containers of Super Greens Class Action Containers of Super Greens In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Windmill Health Products for allegedly deceptively packaging its Super Greens products in opaque containers that contain more than 50% empty space.…
The Packaging of Kirkland Signature Premium Chunk Chicken Breast Class Action The Packaging of Kirkland Signature Premium Chunk Chicken Breast February 2018: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the order dismissing this case. January 2018: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss concluding that plaintiffs’ claims are…
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Boxes of Raisinets Class Action Boxes of Raisinets February 2018: A federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss the Hawkins case. February 2017: Plaintiffs in the Hawkins case filed an amended complaint alleging that boxes of Raisinets…
7-Select Potato Chips and More Class Action 7-Select Potato Chips and More May 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. June 2016: The Ninth…
Werther’s Original Sugar Free Chew Caramels Class Action Werther’s Original Sugar Free Chew Caramels June 2018: A federal judge dismissed this action because the parties reached a confidential settlement agreement. February 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Storck USA for allegedly deceptively marketing…
Packages of Alessi Autentico Premium Risotto Class Action Packages of Alessi Autentico Premium Risotto In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vigo Importing for allegedly misleadingly packaging and underfilling Alessi Autentico Premium Risotto products so that the opaque containers are 70% empty…
Containers of Cellucor C4 Pre-Workout Powders Class Action Containers of Cellucor C4 Pre-Workout Powders July 2018: The case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-5963, C.D. Cal.) April 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Woodbolt Distribution for allegedly deceptively packaging Cellucor C4…
Sun Vista Beans Class Action Sun Vista Beans A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Arizona Canning Company and Stater Bros. Markets in October 2016 (and transferred to federal court in November 2016). According to the complaint,…
Luigi’s Real Italian Ice Class Action Luigi’s Real Italian Ice February 2018: This case 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…
Containers of Glutino Gluten Free Pretzels Class Action Containers of Glutino Gluten Free Pretzels In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Boulder Brands USA for allegedly deceptively packaging Glutino Gluten Free Pretzels in opaque containers with more than 40% empty space. (Cordes…
Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups Class Action Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Justin’s Nut Butter for allegedly deceptively packaging Justin’s Peanut Butter Cups in opaque containers with approximately 40% empty space. (Clark et…
Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips Bags Class Action Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips Bags In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Barcel USA for allegedly deceptively packaging Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips in bags that are “mostly filled with air” to make consumers…
Ronzoni “Healthy” Pastas Class Action Ronzoni “Healthy” Pastas September 2017: A federal judge dismissed this action for failure to state a claim concluding that the labels would not mislead reasonable consumers. August 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
Containers of Purex Crystals Class Action Containers of Purex Crystals August 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. June 2017: A class-action…
Cans of Rockstar Energy Coffee Class Action Cans of Rockstar Energy Coffee November 2017: A federal magistrate judge recommended that the district court should dismiss the complaint for failure to state a claim. Later in November, plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When…
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