A Primer on Slack-Fill: e.l.f. Cosmetics
June 15th, 2018
Matryoshka doll-like packaging sparks consumer complaints but is it deceptive?
Browsing the "slack-fill" Tag
Pringles Chips and More
June 7th, 2018
April 2016: A federal judge stayed this case in its entirety pending the resolution of a related case in the
Bags of Chifles Plantain Chips
May 31st, 2018
In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Plantain Products Company for allegedly deceptively using ed bags for Chifles
Knorr Pasta Sides Alfredo Products
May 30th, 2018
In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly deceptively using ed packaging for its Knorr Pasta
Boxes of Jujyfruits® Candy
May 22nd, 2018
May 2018: Plaintiffs moved for preliminary approval of a proposed settlement agreement. According to the proposed terms, each class member
Boxes of Nature’s Path Organic Cereals
May 14th, 2018
May 2018: The case was transferred to another court in California. (White et al v. Nature’s Path Foods USA, Inc.
Boxes of Junior Mints® and Sugar Babies®
April 27th, 2018
Plaintiffs in a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Tootsie Roll Industries in February 2017 moved to certify the class.
Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies
March 20th, 2018
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Taste of Nature for allegedly deceptively using slack-filled boxes that contain
Bags of Popcorners
March 15th, 2018
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against BFY Brands for allegedly misleadingly using ed packaging for Popcorners® products
Boxes of Raisinets
February 27th, 2018
February 2018: A federal judge denied the company’s motion to dismiss the Hawkins case. February 2017: Plaintiffs in the Hawkins
Werther’s Original Sugar Free Chew Caramels
February 14th, 2018
In February 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Storck USA for allegedly deceptively marketing Werther’s Original Sugar Free Chew
Boxes of Sixlets
February 14th, 2018
In February 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Sweetworks Confections for allegedly deceptively using ed boxes for Sixlets chocolate
Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips Bags
January 25th, 2018
In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Barcel USA for allegedly deceptively packaging Takis Rolled Tortilla Chips in
22 Days Nutrition® Plant Power Protein Powder Supplement
January 25th, 2018
In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Coexist Nutrition for allegedly deceptively using ed containers for 22 Days
Luigi’s Real Italian Ice
January 19th, 2018
In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against J&J Snack Foods for allegedly underfilling Luigi’s Real Italian Ice. Specifically,
The Packaging of Kirkland Signature Premium Chunk Chicken Breast
January 18th, 2018
January 2018: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss concluding that plaintiffs’ claims are preempted and plaintiffs cannot
Starbucks Lattes
January 12th, 2018
January 2018: A federal judge granted summary judgment in this case concluding that plaintiffs failed to show that lattes contain
Fruit Bliss Organic Fruit Products
January 2nd, 2018
December 2017: This case was transferred to a court in New York. (Case No. 17-cv-7488, E. D. NY.) September 2017:
Containers of Herbal Zen Nutrition™ Plant-Based Protein
December 5th, 2017
In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Iovate Health Sciences for allegedly deceptively using ed containers for Herbal
The Packaging of Various GNC Protein Whey Protein Products
December 1st, 2017
March 2017: Both cases were dismissed pursuant to a joint motion to dismiss filed by the parties. The claims were