Tag: Florida
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Consumers Allege Kombucha Contains High Alcohol Levels
Three consumers have filed a putative class action alleging Kombucha 221 B.C. sells kombucha that contains “more than twice the allowed alcohol” for a nonalcohol beverage. Brothers v. Mad at S.A.D. LLC, No. 21-60542 (S.D. Fla., filed March 9, 2021). The plaintiffs, who allege they purchased the kombucha for consumption at work, argue that the…
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Burger King Impossible Whopper Lawsuit Dismissed
A Florida federal court has dismissed a putative class action alleging that Burger King Corp. misled consumers with the release of its Impossible Whopper. Williams v. Burger King Corp., No. 19-24755 (S.D. Fla., entered July 20, 2020). The plaintiff, a vegan, argued that Burger King’s marketing misled him into believing the Impossible Whopper, made with the…
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“Grains of Paradise” Lawsuit Dismissed
A Florida federal court has dismissed a lawsuit alleging that Bacardi U.S.A.’s Bombay Sapphire contains a botanical classified as an adulterant in the state. Marrache v. Bacardi U.S.A., No. 19-23856 (S.D. Fla., entered January 28, 2020). “Numerous class actions have greatly benefited society, such as Brown v. Board of Education, In re Exxon Valdez, and…
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Vegan Alleges Burger King Deceptively Marketed Impossible Whopper
A plaintiff has filed a putative class action alleging that Burger King Corp. represented its Impossible Whopper in association with the Impossible Burger, which is “well known as a meat-free and vegan meat alternative,” but cooked the Impossible Whoppers “on the same grills as its traditional meat products, thus covering the outside of the Impossible…
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Bombay Sapphire Contains Illegal Botanical, Complaint Alleges
A consumer has filed a putative class action alleging that Bacardi U.S.A. Inc.’s Bombay Sapphire is made with grains of paradise, amounting to adulteration under Florida law. Marrache v. Bacardi U.S.A. Inc., Filing No. 93932678 (Fla. Cir. Ct., 11th Jud. Cir., filed August 9, 2019). The complaint cites a Florida statute deeming the inclusion of…
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Company Alleges Anti-Competitive Actions for Norwegian Farm-Raised Salmon
Cape Florida Seafood has filed a lawsuit alleging that several companies have “conspired since at least 2015” to fix prices on farm-raised Norwegian salmon. Cape Fla. Seafood v. Mowi ASA, No. 19-22002 (S.D. Fla., Miami Div., filed May 17, 2019). The complaint asserts that salmon prices before 2015 were correlated with the cost of feed…
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States Target Food Packaging, Straw Bans with Legislation
Maine has reportedly become the first state to ban single-use food and drink containers made from polystyrene. The law, which will take effect in 2021, echoes a similar bill in Maryland that has been passed by the legislature but remains unsigned by the governor. According to the Associated Press, Oregon, Vermont and Connecticut are considering…
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11th Circuit Reverses Dunkin’ Donuts ADA Dismissal
The Eleventh Circuit has reversed the dismissal of a lawsuit against Dunkin’ Donuts LLC, ruling that a blind plaintiff who alleged the company’s website was not compatible with screen-reading software showed a plausible claim for relief under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Haynes v. Dunkin’ Donuts LLC, No. 18-10373 (11th Cir., entered July 31,…