- A class action filed January 28 in Pennsylvania alleges that Blue Diamond Growers’ “Smokehouse” almonds are deceptive because the products’ smoke flavors come primarily from synthesized liquid smoke, rather than
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Fiji Water Maker Sued Over Microplastics
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- An Illinois consumer has filed a proposed class action against The Wonderful Co. LLC, the bottler of Fiji Natural Artesian Water, claiming that the water contains microplastics. The claim alleges
Prolific Plaintiff’s Lawyer Held in Contempt
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- Spencer Sheehan is an extraordinarily prolific plaintiff’s lawyer who works primarily in the food space. By his own count, he filed 440 class actions between 2020 and spring 2023. He
Plaintiff Asks Court to Revive Coors Light False Ad Suit
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- In a November 3 brief, a proposed class of buyers urged the Eleventh Circuit to revive its claims that MillerCoors deceptively marketed Coors Light as being exclusively brewed in
Lawsuit Alleges Panera’s Caffeinated Lemonade Caused Death
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- Parents of a deceased college student filed a lawsuit against Panera Bread Company, alleging that the company’s “Charged Lemonade” caused the death of their daughter who suffered from a heart
Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss “Naturals” False Ad Lawsuit
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- A proposed putative class action lawsuit has been brought against the dietary supplement manufacturer, Nordic Naturals, Inc., and claims that the defendant has made false, misleading, and deceptive representations on
Kraft Heinz Agrees to Settle Suit Over Malic Acid Flavoring
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- The Kraft Heinz Co. has agreed to settle in principle a proposed class action lawsuit that claims the MiO brand drink mixes falsely claimed to contain only natural flavors on
A&W Settles “Aged Vanilla” Class Action
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- A&W Concentrate Co. and Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. have agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that claims they falsely advertised their root beer and cream soda products as containing
Coca-Cola Seeks Dismissal of Fruit Flavored Soda Water Consumer Class Action in Federal Court (Law360 Subscription Required)
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- On May 19, Coca-Cola filed a motion to dismiss in an Illinois federal court, requesting the judge to throw out a proposed class action alleging it misleads consumers into thinking
“All Fruit” Jelly Label Continues to be Challenged in New York Federal Court (Law360 Subscription Required)
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- In November 2022, B&G Foods Inc.’s Polaner “All Fruit” jelly spreads were challenged by a proposed class action suit in New York federal court for allegedly misleading consumers into believing