Food & beverage class actions

Lawsuits over food and drink labeling, ingredient claims, "natural" and "healthy" marketing, contamination, and package sizing.

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Benavides Moran v. Morinaga America, Inc.

Defendant: Morinaga America

The plaintiff, Benavides Moran, is suing Morinaga America, a food and candy company, under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit alleges that Morinaga America has failed to make its website or digital platforms fully accessible to people with disabilities,…

False advertising

MCCORMICK v. THE CAMPBELL'S COMPANY

Defendant: Campbell's

Consumers are suing Campbell's, the well-known food company, claiming that the company misled buyers about one or more of its food or beverage products. The plaintiffs allege that Campbell's made false or deceptive representations on its product packaging or in its marketing…

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EILEN v. JBS SOUDERTON, INC.

Defendant: JBS Souderton

Workers at JBS Souderton's meat processing facility are suing the company over alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiffs claim that JBS Souderton failed to properly pay employees for all hours worked, which may include time spent on activities like…

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ICEBreakers v. Nunez

Defendant: Nunez

This civil rights lawsuit was filed by ICEBreakers against Nunez, though the case presents an unusual posture as the named plaintiff appears to be a brand or company rather than an individual consumer. Based on the civil rights cause of action under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, the…

Product defect

Giles v. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.

Defendant: Taylor Fresh Foods

Consumers are suing Taylor Fresh Foods, a produce and fresh food company, alleging that one or more of its food products caused property damage or personal injury. The plaintiffs claim the products were defective or unsafe in some way, potentially involving contamination,…

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Macias v. Cut Fresh LLC

Defendant: Cut Fresh

A worker named Macias has filed a lawsuit against Cut Fresh, a food company, alleging that the company violated federal wage and hour laws. The lawsuit claims that Cut Fresh failed to properly pay employees in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, which sets minimum…

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Arreguin Sandoval v. Landry's, Inc.

Defendant: Landry's

This lawsuit was filed against Landry's, a large restaurant and hospitality company that operates numerous dining chains and entertainment venues across the United States. The plaintiff, Arreguin Sandoval, is bringing the case on behalf of a proposed class of consumers who were…

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Puroll v. EPOCH Hospitality, LLC

Defendant: EPOCH Hospitality

A worker named Puroll has filed a federal lawsuit against EPOCH Hospitality, a hospitality company, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiff claims the company failed to properly pay employees the wages they were legally entitled to, which may include…

False advertising

Villaruel v. Red's All Natural, LLC

Defendant: Red's All Natural

Consumers are suing Red's All Natural, a food company, alleging that the company deceptively markets its products as natural when they actually contain synthetic or artificial ingredients. The plaintiffs claim they paid a premium price for these products based on the belief that…

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Bouscher, Kami v. Versova Holdings, LLC

Defendant: Versova Holdings

This lawsuit accuses Versova Holdings, a company involved in the salmon and seafood industry, of engaging in anticompetitive behavior that harmed consumers by artificially inflating prices. The plaintiff, Kami Bouscher, alleges that Versova and potentially other seafood…

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Gutierrez Family LLC v. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

Defendant: Cal-Maine Foods

The plaintiffs allege that Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, engaged in anticompetitive behavior that artificially inflated the price of eggs for consumers and businesses. The lawsuit claims that Cal-Maine coordinated or manipulated egg supply and…

Product defect

Null v. Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. d/b/a Taylor Farms

Defendant: Taylor Farms

Consumers are suing Taylor Farms, a major fresh food producer, alleging they were harmed by a defective or contaminated food product sold under the Taylor Farms brand. The plaintiffs claim the company distributed food that caused personal injury, likely due to contamination,…

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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. TNT Chicken, Inc.

Defendant: TNT Chicken

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against TNT Chicken, a food service company, alleging workplace discrimination in violation of federal civil rights employment laws. The EEOC, acting on behalf of affected workers, claims that the company…

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Schrank v. Cleveland Pub, Inc.

Defendant: Cleveland Pub

Workers are suing Cleveland Pub, a food and beverage establishment, alleging that the company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to properly compensate employees. The plaintiffs claim that the company did not pay workers in accordance with federal wage and hour…

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WITHERSPOON v. GOLD COAST INGREDIENTS, INC.

Defendant: Gold Coast Ingredients

A worker is suing Gold Coast Ingredients, a food and beverage ingredient company, alleging unlawful employment discrimination in violation of federal civil rights law. The plaintiff, Witherspoon, claims the company engaged in discriminatory practices in the workplace, which may…

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EGOCHEAGA v. ABBOTT LABORATORIES, INC.

Defendant: Abbott Laboratories

Consumers are suing Abbott Laboratories over allegedly deceptive marketing and labeling practices related to one or more of its products. The plaintiffs claim that Abbott made misleading representations to consumers about its products, leading people to purchase items they would…

Mislabeling

Tuennerman v. Flowers Foods Incorporated

Defendant: Flowers Foods

The plaintiff is suing Flowers Foods, a major commercial baking company, seeking a court declaration about the company's labeling or marketing practices for its food products. The lawsuit asks a federal court to formally clarify the parties' legal rights and obligations, which…

Mislabeling

Nyman v. Sara Lee Frozen Bakery LLC

Defendant: Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Consumers are suing Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, claiming the company misled buyers about one or more of its frozen baked goods products. The plaintiffs allege that the labeling or marketing on the product packaging contained false or deceptive information, causing shoppers to…

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Washington v. Driscoll's, Inc.

Defendant: Driscoll's

Consumers are suing Driscoll's, one of the largest berry distributors in the United States, alleging that the company made misleading claims about its products on packaging and in marketing materials. The plaintiffs contend that Driscoll's misrepresented the nature, quality, or…

False advertising

Pitre v. Chobani, LLC

Defendant: Chobani

Consumers are suing Chobani, the popular yogurt maker, alleging that the company deceived buyers about the nature or qualities of its products. The plaintiffs claim that Chobani made misleading representations on its product packaging or in its marketing materials that caused…

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Benn v. Applebees Grill & Bar

Defendant: Applebee's Grill & Bar

This lawsuit was filed by a consumer named Benn against Applebee's Grill & Bar, a national casual dining restaurant chain. While the specific details of the complaint are not fully available, the plaintiffs allege that Applebee's engaged in conduct that harmed consumers in some…

False advertising

BERLINGER v. Driscoll's Inc.

Defendant: Driscoll's

Consumers are suing Driscoll's, a major fresh berry brand, claiming the company deceives buyers about its products. The plaintiffs allege that Driscoll's makes misleading claims on its packaging and marketing materials that cause shoppers to believe they are getting something…

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HURD v. MRS. RESSLER'S FOOD PRODUCTS, CO.

Defendant: Mrs. Ressler's Food Products

This lawsuit was filed by a plaintiff named Hurd against Mrs. Ressler's Food Products, a food company, under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. The plaintiff alleges that the company violated federal law governing employee rights to take protected medical or…

Product defect

Marquardt v. East Coast OH, LLC d/b/a Simply 7OH

Defendant: East Coast OH / Simply 7OH

The plaintiff filed a personal injury lawsuit against East Coast OH, which operates under the name Simply 7OH, alleging harm caused by one of the company's products. Based on the product liability nature of the case, the plaintiff claims that a product sold by Simply 7OH —…

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Willets v. Sysco Corporation

Defendant: Sysco Corporation

Consumers are suing Sysco Corporation, one of the largest food distribution companies in the United States, alleging they were harmed by the company's conduct related to its products or services. The lawsuit was filed as a diversity action in federal court, suggesting the…

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Love v. Delaware North Companies, Inc.

Defendant: Delaware North Companies

Consumers are suing Delaware North Companies, a major hospitality and food service company that operates concessions at stadiums, arenas, airports, and other entertainment venues. The plaintiffs allege that the company charged unfair or deceptive prices for food and beverages…

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Joseph v. Fruit Dynamics LLC

Defendant: Fruit Dynamics

Plaintiffs in this proposed class action lawsuit are suing Fruit Dynamics, a food and beverage company, over alleged labor-related violations. The lawsuit, filed under labor litigation statutes, claims that the company engaged in improper employment or labor practices affecting…

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Williams v. Cove Drinks, Inc.

Defendant: Cove Drinks

Consumers are suing Cove Drinks, alleging that the company made misleading or deceptive claims about its beverage products. The plaintiffs contend that the marketing, labeling, or advertising of Cove Drinks products misled them into purchasing items that did not live up to the…

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RENNING v. PJ'S BIRMINGHAM, LLC

Defendant: PJ's Birmingham

A plaintiff is suing PJ's Birmingham, which appears to be a restaurant or food service establishment, alleging sex-based job discrimination under federal civil rights law. The lawsuit claims that the company engaged in discriminatory employment practices based on sex, which…

Mislabeling

Hallak v. Overseas Food Distribution, LLC

Defendant: Overseas Food Distribution

Plaintiffs are suing Overseas Food Distribution over alleged problems with how the company labels or markets its food products. While the specific details of the complaint are not fully available, cases of this type typically involve claims that a food distributor misrepresented…

False advertising

Hallak v. Karabetian Import & Distribution, Inc.

Defendant: Karabetian Import & Distribution

Consumers are suing Karabetian Import & Distribution, a company that imports and distributes food or beverage products, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive or misleading practices related to its products. The plaintiff, Hallak, claims that the company made false or…

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SALLEY v. ROYO BREAD CO. INC.

Defendant: Royo Bread Co.

Consumers are suing Royo Bread Co., alleging that the company misled buyers about the nature or qualities of its bread products. The plaintiff, Salley, claims that Royo Bread made deceptive representations on its packaging or marketing materials that caused consumers to purchase…

False advertising

Smith v. Aje Wholesale US

Defendant: Aje Wholesale US

Consumers are suing Aje Wholesale US, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive practices related to its products or services sold in the United States. The plaintiffs claim they were misled about the nature, quality, or characteristics of what they purchased, resulting in…

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Martinez v. Guzman y Gomez Corp.

Defendant: Guzman y Gomez

This is a newly filed consumer class action lawsuit against Guzman y Gomez, an Australian-founded Mexican-inspired fast food restaurant chain. Based on the case filing information available, the specific allegations and nature of the suit have not been fully detailed, making it…

False advertising

LEAM v. PEPSICO, INC.

Defendant: PepsiCo

Consumers are suing PepsiCo, alleging that the company made misleading claims about one or more of its food or beverage products. The plaintiffs contend that PepsiCo's marketing, labeling, or advertising led ordinary shoppers to believe something about the product that was not…

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DAVILA v. MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA MILK PRODUCERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

Defendant: Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association

A worker is suing Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, a dairy cooperative, claiming the company violated the Americans with Disabilities Act in how it treated an employee with a disability. The lawsuit alleges the cooperative failed to meet its legal…