Country of Origin
Pyrex Products Not Always “Made in the USA” Class Action
The complaint for this class action calls Pyrex items “quintessential Americana” in part because of their “history of being made entirely in the United States.” It brings suit against Instant Brands, LLC, presumably the owner of the Pyrex brand, alleging that the company markets Pyrex items as being made in the USA, when recently many Read more
“South of France” Products Place of Origin Settlement
Kirk’s Natural, LLC is settling a class action alleging that its South of France soaps, hand washes, and body creams mislead consumers about their place of origin. The complaint alleged that the name, images of the southern French coastline, and other images or statements give the impression that the products are from France, when they Read more
Président Feta Cheese Not Made in Greece Class Action
Lactalis American Group, Inc. makes a white, crumbly feta cheese under its Président brand. But the complaint for this class action alleges that the cheese’s packaging and labeling gives consumers the impression that the cheese is made in Greece, or at least somewhere in Europe, and impression that the complaint claims is false. Read more
L’Oreal Beauty Products Place of Origin Not Paris Class Action
L’Oreal USA, Inc. makes beauty products that appear to have a connection to Paris and France. The complaint for this class action alleges that the company uses the word “Paris” and French words on the labels to give the impression that the products are imported from France, to make them seem more desirable, when in Read more
Genfoot Kamik Winter Boots “Made in USA” Claim Class Action
Genfoot America, Inc. makes different models of footwear that purport to be “Made in USA.” However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the company’s Kamik winter boots, which are available in a variety of styles and color patterns, for men, women, and children, do not qualify for that designation. According to the complaint, Read more
New Balance “Made in USA” Shoes Are 30% Foreign, Says Class Action
When a product is labeled as “Made in the USA,” Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations require that “all or virtually all” of it be made in the United States. This class action sues New Balance Athletics, Inc., claiming that some of the shoes it prominently advertises as being “Made in USA” have a significant portion Read more
Kirk’s Natural South of France Beauty Products New York Class Action
Kirk’s Natural, LLC makes personal products under the South of France brand, including bar soap, hand wash, foaming hand wash, sugar polish, and hand & body cream, all of them in a variety of fragrances. But the complaint alleges that the product packages all contain the misrepresentation that the products are from France. Read more
Morton “Himalayan” Pink Salt Deceptive Marketing Class Action
Morton Salt, Inc. makes All-Natural Himalayan Pink Salt Products, in both coarse and fine varieties. The salt is marketed as “Himalayan” and “harvested from ancient sea salt deposits deep within the Himalayas.” But the complaint alleges that this is not true and that the salt actually comes “from salt mines hundreds of miles away in Read more
Guinness Extra Stout Place of Origin Settlement
Diageo Beer Company USA and Diageo North America, Inc. are choosing to settle a class action alleging that the labeling and advertising of their Guinness Extra Stout beer gave the impression that it was made in and imported from Ireland. According to the complaint, it was actually made in and imported from Canada. Read more
Twinings Tea Not from England Missouri Class Action
Twinings North America, Inc. makes tea, specifically bagged tea products. The complaint for this class action alleges that Twinings makes representation on its products and packaging that give consumers the impression that the tea products come from England. This is a false impression, the complaint alleges, claiming that, “Twinings tea sold outside of England is Read more