Place of origin

“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

Popcorn Indiana Not Grown or Made in Indiana Class Action

Eagle Family Foods Group, LLC makes and sells popcorn under the Popcorn Indiana brand. This class action alleges that this brand of popcorn is not grown or popped in Indiana but in Illinois. The complaint alleges that consumers associate Indiana with popcorn and that they will be misled in believing the popcorn is authentically from  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

Kona Coffee Labeling Settlement

Additional settlements have been achieved with the Kroger Company, Safeway, Inc., Albertsons Companies, Inc., and Hawaiian Isles Kona Coffee Company, Inc. (HIKC), in a class action that alleged they falsely advertised or designated certain of their coffees as originating in the Kona region of Hawaii, in violation of the Lanham Act.  Read more

Buck Knives “Made in USA” Claims Settlement

Buck Knives, Inc. is resolving a class action against it alleging that it falsely claimed its knife and sheath combinations were made in the USA. The complaint alleged the sheaths were actually made in Mexico.  Read more

Godiva Chocolates Place of Origin Settlement

This settlement resolves a class action against Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. alleging it gave customers the impression that its chocolate products are made in Belgium, when they are not exclusively made there.  Read more

La Banderita Tortilla Products Are Not Made in Mexico New York Class Action

Ole Mexican Foods, Inc. offers tortilla products under its La Banderita brand. But the complaint for this class action alleges that these products are sold with deceptive labeling, packaging, and advertising that suggests to consumers that they are made in Mexico. In fact, the principal place of business for the company is Norcross, Georgia.  Read more

American Tuna “Caught and Canned in America” Claims Class Action

American Tuna, Inc. sells cans of tuna bearing an American flag and the claim, “Caught and Canned in America.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that this is not true. It claims that a large amount of the tuna comes from waters that are not American and that much of the tuna is  Read more

Kirkland Himalayan Pink Salt Place of Origin New York, Connecticut Class Action

Costco Wholesale Corporation offers, under its Kirkland brand, a Ground Himalayan Pink Salt that is purportedly from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains.” However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the salt is not from “the heart of” the Himalayan Mountains but from Khewra, Pakistan.  Read more

Kona Coffee Farmers Settlement

This settlement resolves a class action alleging that a number of makers and sellers of coffees falsely advertised and designated certain coffees as originating in the Kona region, in violation of the Lanham Act. The defendants include BCC Assets, LLC (doing business as Boyer’s Coffee), Cameron’s Coffee and Distribution Company, Copper Moon Coffee, LLC, Cost  Read more