- Florida Natural Growers, Inc., was recently sued for allegedly falsely representing its Florida’s Natural orange juice products as being exclusively made from premium Florida orange juice despite being blended
CLASS ACTION
Bone Broth Company Sued for Allegedly Inflating Protein Amounts
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- A bone broth maker was sued in a proposed class action alleging that the company “took advantage of recent trends for high-protein foods by mislabeling the nutrient content of its
Chobani “Zero Sugar” Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Federal Preemption
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- On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois filed an order granting Chobani’s motion to dismiss a
Handel’s Accused of Hiding Synthetic Dyes in its “Homemade” Ice Cream
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- Yesterday, a proposed false advertising class action was filed in California against Handel’s, alleging the ice cream retailer claims its frozen treats are “homemade,” use “the best ingredients,” and follow
Summary Judgment Granted in Heavy Metals in Chocolate Class Action
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- A district court judge has granted (Law360 subscription required) Trader Joe’s motion for summary judgment in a class action lawsuit alleging that the company’s dark chocolate bars contain the heavy
9th Circuit Finds ‘Fruit Naturals’ Label Not Deceptive
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- The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal (Law360 subscription required) of a class action alleging that Del Monte Foods, Inc., falsely advertised its “Fruit Naturals” fruit cups as
Illinois Judge Dismisses Microplastics in Water Suit
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- An Illinois federal judge has granted Danone Waters of America’s request to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Evian spring water is falsely labeled as “natural” even though
Class Action Targets Naturally Flavored Claim in Cereal Bars with Malic Acid
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- Last week a proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Harris Teeter alleging that the company falsely and deceptively marketed a variety of flavored cereal bars as “naturally flavored with
Plaintiff’s Attorney Spencer Sheehan Sanctioned
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- Spencer Sheehan is a Plaintiff’s attorney who has filed hundreds of class action lawsuits against food companies for allegedly deceptive labeling and marketing. A small percentage of these lawsuits survive
Mondelēz Sued for Deceptive Cocoa Sustainability Labeling
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- Mondelēz International Inc. has been sued (Law360 subscription required) for allegedly using deceptive sustainability claims regarding its cocoa supply chain. According to the plaintiffs, Mondelēz’s supply chain “really contributes to