WellPet’s Complete Health and Core Pet Foods
Allegations: Falsely advertising pet foods as “grain free” when they contain grain
Wellness Brand Pet Food
April 2017: A federal judge dismissed this action finding that the complaint failed to sufficiently allege injury and a likelihood of future damages as a result of the alleged fraud.
August 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against WellPet, LLC for allegedly falsely marketing its Wellness brand pet food as “Made in the USA” when the products actually contain ingredients from foreign countries. (Sabo et al v. WellPet, LLC, Case No. 16-cv-8550, N. D. IL.)
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Wellness® Dog Food
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against WellPet for allegedly advertising dog foods – including Wellness® CORE® Adult Dry Ocean Whitefish, Herring Meal and Salmon Meal and Wellness®…
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By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits
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