Crown Creamery and World’s Fair Vanilla Ice Creams Class Action Crown Creamery and World’s Fair Vanilla Ice Creams In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Moran Foods for allegedly misleadingly marketing Crown Creamery and World’s Fair vanilla ice creams sold at Save-A-Lot grocery stores to make…
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks Fiber Claims Class Action Welch’s Fruit Snacks Fiber Claims In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Welch Foods Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Welch’s Fruit Snacks. The complaint alleges that the company misleadingly places the “With Fiber”…
Kerrygold Butter Products Class Action Kerrygold Butter Products March 2019: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have…
Pringles Chips and More Class Action Pringles Chips and More Allegations: Failing to disclose chips contain harmful ingredients and misleadingly marketing chips as containing evaporated cane juice when they actually contain sugar
UTZ’s All Natural Claims Class Action UTZ’s All Natural Claims March 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for September 13, 2019. For more information, go to http://utzsettlement.com/. December 2017: Plaintiffs moved…
Dirty Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips Class Action Dirty Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips May 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. November 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against…
Breakstone and Daisy Brand Sour Cream Class Action Breakstone and Daisy Brand Sour Cream May 2019: The parties agreed to withdraw the appeal, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2019: The plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the decision to…
Log Cabin Syrup Class Action Log Cabin Syrup April 2019: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. November 2018: This…
Boxes of Ronzoni Specialty Pastas Class Action Boxes of Ronzoni Specialty Pastas August 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-1572, C. D. CA.) July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Riviana Foods and New World Pasta…
Duncan Hines Simple Mornings Blueberry Streusel Premium Muffin Mix Class Action Duncan Hines Simple Mornings Blueberry Streusel Premium Muffin Mix July 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. August 2016: A class-action…
Tabatchnick Soups Class Action Tabatchnick Soups June 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. April 2017: A class-action…
Bertolli and Carapelli Olive Oil Class Action Bertolli and Carapelli Olive Oil February 2019: The appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute because the objector did not file an opening brief. September 2018: A class member who objected to the settlement agreement…
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips Class Action Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips November 2018: This lawsuit was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-459, D. HI.) October 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Pinnacle Foods for allegedly falsely marketing Hawaiian Kettle…
Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Products Class Action Evanger’s Dog and Cat Food Products October 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement that would provide class members who have proof of purchasing recalled products with either a cash award in the amount…
Bob Evans Ready-to-Eat Mashed Potatoes Class Action Bob Evans Ready-to-Eat Mashed Potatoes February 2020: A federal judge dismissed the complaint concluding, among other things, that reasonable consumers would not be misled by the marketing claims. June 2019: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint…
Robert Irvine’s Fit Crunch Class Action Robert Irvine’s Fit Crunch In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pervine Foods for allegedly deceiving consumers looking to stay fit and healthy by including “evaporated cane juice” in the ingredients list…
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Beyond Meat: Made without ‘Synthetically Produced Ingredients’? Ad Alert Beyond Meat: Made without ‘Synthetically Produced Ingredients’? TINA.org investigates ingredients in company’s flagship product, the Beyond Burger.
Pampa Octopus Class Action Pampa Octopus In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Transnational Foods and Conservas Cerqueira for allegedly deceptively marketing Pampa Octopus in Garlic Sauce, Pampa Giant Spiced Octopus in Marinara Sauce,…