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"Florida Woman's $5M Suit Accuses Hershey of Deceptive Reese's Halloween Packaging"

Cynthia Kelly has filed a class action lawsuit against The Hershey Company for $5 million, alleging false advertising of Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins. The packaging depicted the candy with a carved jack-o'-lantern face, which was not present on the actual product. The case raises broader concerns about misleading marketing practices, with Hershey joining other food brands that have faced similar legal challenges. The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be seen, as Hershey has not commented on the matter.

via NPR|

##classaction #consumerrights

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"Hershey Faces Lawsuit Over Reese's 'Faceless' Halloween Pumpkins"

Cynthia Kelly has filed a lawsuit against Hershey for allegedly misrepresenting its Halloween-themed Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins and other products, which did not feature the detailed carvings as shown on the packaging. The lawsuit seeks class-action status for consumers who feel misled by the product's packaging. Hershey has not commented on the lawsuit, which is part of a series of false advertising claims against various food brands.

via CNN|

##consumerrights #falseadvertising

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Woman Sues Hershey for $5M Over Reese's Missing Halloween Decorations

Hershey is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly using deceptive packaging on its Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkin chocolates, which show "cute" carvings of Halloween decorations that are not present on the actual candies. The plaintiff, Cynthia Kelly, and other consumers were misled into expecting decorated chocolates, which previous packaging versions accurately depicted as undecorated. The lawsuit claims this misrepresentation was an attempt to boost sales, and it cites similar cases against other companies, some of which have been dismissed or settled. Hershey has not commented on the pending litigation.

via The Washington Post|

##consumerrights #falseadvertising

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Woman Sues Hershey Over Faceless Reese's Pumpkins, Alleges Deception

A Florida woman, Cynthia Kelly, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Hershey, alleging that the company's Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins and other holiday-themed products are misleadingly advertised. The packaging depicts the candies with carved-out faces, while the actual products are plain. The lawsuit claims this misrepresentation has tricked consumers and is demanding a trial by jury, with the contention that the damages exceed $5 million and affect more than 100 people. Hershey has declined to comment on the pending litigation.

via Business Insider|

##classaction #consumerrights

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"Hershey Hit with $5M Lawsuit for Alleged Deception in Reese's Holiday Candy Packaging"

Hershey is being sued by a Florida woman in a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers with the packaging of their Reese’s holiday-themed peanut butter candies. The lawsuit claims the candies lacked the detailed designs shown on the packaging, which the plaintiff argues are a selling point. The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages for violations of Florida's consumer protection laws, specifically for purchasers of various Reese’s holiday-themed products. Hershey has yet to respond to the lawsuit.

via TODAY|

##classaction #consumerprotection

legallifestyle2 years ago•3 min saved

"Florida Woman Files $5M Lawsuit Against Hershey for 'Misleading' Reese's Holiday Candy Designs"

Cynthia Kelly from Florida has filed a class action lawsuit against Hershey, alleging deceptive advertising in the packaging of Reese's Peanut Butter holiday-themed products. The lawsuit claims that the packaging shows detailed carvings on the chocolate items, such as faces on pumpkins and laces on footballs, which are not present on the actual products. Kelly argues she was misled by the packaging and would not have purchased the items had she known the truth. She is seeking damages of at least $5 million.

via Fox Business|

##classaction #deceptiveadvertising

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"Florida Woman Sues Hershey for $5M Over 'Deceptive' Reese's Holiday Candy Packaging"

Hershey is being sued in a proposed class action lawsuit for at least $5 million by a Florida woman, Cynthia Kelly, who claims the company's holiday-themed Reese’s peanut butter candies do not feature the artistic details advertised on the packaging. Kelly argues that the lack of "explicit carved out artistic designs" on the candies, such as the missing carvings on the Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, is misleading to consumers. The lawsuit seeks damages for Florida purchasers of various Reese’s holiday-themed products, alleging violations of Florida's consumer protection laws.

via NBC News|

##classaction #consumerprotection

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Florida Woman Files $5M Lawsuit Against Hershey for 'Deceptive' Reese's Holiday Candy"

A Florida woman, Cynthia Kelly, is suing The Hershey Company for $5 million, alleging that the packaging of Reese's seasonal-shaped chocolates is misleading because it depicts artistic carvings that are not present on the actual candies. The lawsuit, which includes shapes like pumpkins, ghosts, and footballs, claims that the packaging tricks consumers into believing the chocolates have detailed designs. The class-action lawsuit seeks to represent all affected consumers in Florida, and the plaintiff argues that the packaging was not always deceptive, citing a change from previous years when the product matched its packaging.

via New York Post |

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"Florida Woman Sues Hershey for $5M Over Reese's Packaging and Design Dispute"

Cynthia Kelly from Florida is suing Hershey for $5 million, claiming false advertising over the design of Reese's seasonal candies. She alleges that the candies, such as Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins, do not feature the detailed designs shown on the packaging, contrary to her expectations upon purchase. The lawsuit points out that the packaging previously did not display carved designs and that this change occurred within the last few years. Hershey has yet to comment on the lawsuit.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

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"Florida Woman Files $5M Lawsuit Against Hershey, Claims Deception in Reese's Holiday Candy Design"

A Florida woman, Cynthia Kelly, has filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against The Hershey Company, claiming that Reese's holiday-themed peanut butter candies do not feature the carved designs as depicted on their packaging. Kelly alleges that products like Reese's peanut butter pumpkins, footballs, bats, and white chocolate ghosts lack the detailed designs shown on the wrappers, which she argues is deceptive. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida after Kelly purchased a bag of peanut butter pumpkins that did not meet her expectations based on the packaging imagery.

via CBS Philly|

##classaction #consumerrights