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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
Mowi Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Atlantic Salmon Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action brought against Mowi USA, LLC, Mowi Ducktrap, LLC, Mowi USA Holding, LLC, and Mowi ASA, concerning Ducktrap River of Maine smoked Atlantic salmon products, including those marketed under Ducktrap River of Maine, Kendall Brook, Spruce Point, Maine Harvest, and Nova Lox brand names. The complaint alleged that the smoked Read more
King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls Not Made in Hawaii Class Action
The complaint for this class action alleges that, these days, consumers demand authenticity even more than quality. The complaint alleges that King’s Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc. gives consumers the impression that its Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are made in Hawaii, when in reality they are made in California. Read more
King’s Hawaiian Rolls Not Made in Hawaii New York Class Action
King’s Hawaiian, LLC is known for its small, sweet, rounded dinner rolls that are made with added sugar and pineapple juice, which it sells as Hawaiian rolls. But the complaint for this class action alleges that King’s packaging suggests that the rolls are made in Hawaii and that this is false and deceptive. Read more
Mowi Salmon Claims: “Sustainable,” “Natural,” “From Maine” Class Action
The product at issue in this class action is smoked Atlantic salmon. The allegations concern how consumers interpret product claims like “sustainably sourced” and “all natural.” The complaint alleges that Mowi USA, LLC and Mowi Ducktrap, LLC make claims on their packaging and advertising of the salmon products that deceive consumers. Read more
