Excessive Slack Fill

Clean Scent False Top, Bottom, and Sidewall Slack Fill California Class Action

When plaintiff Michael Gonzales brought home Fusion’s Clean scent, the complaint for this class action says, he was disappointed to find great deal of difference between the outer size of the box and the size of the actual product because of a false bottom, false sidewalls, and false top. The complaint alleges that the product  Read more

Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Baking Mix Slack Fill California Class Action

Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Banking Mix products come in opaque boxes, and the complaint for this class action claims that the product is roughly half the size of the box—in other words, that the boxes are hiding approximately 50% empty space. The complaint quotes California’s Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (CFPLA) as saying, “No container shall  Read more

Purex Crystals Excessive Slack-Fill California Class Action

The complaint for this class action alleges that the laundry product Purex Crystals has engaged in deceptive advertising and violated California laws by leaving too much empty space in its opaque containers. California’s Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (CFPLA) says, “No container shall be made, formed, or filled as to be misleading. A container that  Read more

Mike and Ike Deceptive Packaging Slack Fill California Complaint

This class action alleges that boxes of Mike and Ike Original Fruits candy contain approximately 30% empty space. California’s Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (CFPLA) states, “No container shall be made, formed, or filled as to be misleading. A container that does not allow the consumer to fully view its contents shall be considered to  Read more

Pret A Manger Slack-Fill Deceptive Wrap Size Class Action

Pret A Manger sells a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and other ready-to-eat foods, but the complaint for this class action alleges that the opaque packaging for some of its wraps hide a secret—empty space, so that the wraps inside are significantly smaller than they look. It claims that the packaging hides anywere from an inch  Read more

Purex Crystals California Slack Fill Class Action

Consumers make quick decisions while shopping, which is why misleading packaging can be a problem. This class action alleges that Purex Crystals were packaged in opaque containers that were significantly larger than the amount of product, leading consumers to think they were getting more of the product than they were. Purex Crystals are sold as  Read more

Wise Potato Chips Slack Fill Class Action Lawsuit

This class action lawsuit claims that Wise Foods under-fills its bags of potato chips and other snacks, leaving too much space for air.  Read more

Raisinets Slack-Fill Class Action Lawsuit

This class action lawsuit claims that Nestlé’s Raisinets candy are under-filled with raisins and have a significantly higher amount of empty space in the box, called “slack-fill.”  This packaging practice is misleading, deceptive, and unlawful.  Read more

Herr’s Slack Fill Class Action Lawsuit

When a consumer purchases food, he or she expects to receive the amount that is labeled on the package.  This lawsuit claims that Herr Foods Incorporated, or “Herr’s,” violates the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act by selling products with non-functional slack-fill.  Read more

MusclePharm Slack-Fill Container Class Action Lawsuit

This class action alleges that MusclePharm violate state consumer protection laws by intentionally deceiving consumers of certain kinds of their nutritional supplements with large containers that offered little inside.  Read more