Bubble Yum Contains Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Hershey Lawsuit Claims
November 5, 2024 A class action accuses the Hershey Company of failing to warn consumers that Bubble Yum original-flavor bubble gum contains “dangerous levels” of PFAS.
Lawsuit Filings
Hershey PFAS Lawsuit Alleges Certain Chocolate Bars Exposed to Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
November 4, 2024 The Hershey Company faces a class action after the wrappers of several popular chocolate treats were found to contain “alarmingly high” levels of PFAS.
Hershey Lawsuit Claims SkinnyPop Popcorn Bags Are Grossly Underfilled
September 17, 2024 A class action suit alleges bags of SkinnyPop are mislabeled since contain more than 40 percent less popcorn than what consumers are promised.
Despite ‘No Preservatives’ Label, Pirate’s Booty Snacks Contain Citric Acid, Class Action Says
May 31, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit says Pirate’s Booty snacks have been misrepresented as containing no artificial preservatives.
Lily’s Chocolate Misleadingly Advertised as ‘Stevia Sweetened,’ Class Action Alleges
March 20, 2024 A class action lawsuit claims the Hershey Company has misled consumers by falsely marketing its Lily’s chocolate products as “Stevia Sweetened.”
Hershey’s Organic Chocolate Not as Sustainable, Ethically Sourced as Advertised, Class Action Alleges
January 19, 2024 A class action alleges The Hershey Company and Rainforest Alliance have falsely marketed the former’s organic and plant-based chocolate bars as ethically sourced and “sustainable.”
Reese’s Lawsuit Claims Candy Is Falsely Advertised as Having Artistic Seasonal Designs
January 4, 2024 A class action alleges several Reese’s Peanut Butter products have been falsely and deceptively advertised as bearing artistic designs carved into the chocolate.
Lawsuit Claims Hershey Company Workers Were Not Paid Proper Overtime
February 20, 2023 The Hershey Company faces a class and collective action that alleges it has failed to pay hourly employees proper overtime wages for time spent washing their hands and putting on and taking off protective gear.
Class Action Claims The Hershey Company Omitted ‘Critical Information’ from COBRA Notice
June 23, 2020 A former Hershey Company employee claims the snack maker failed to send proper notice of her right to continued health insurance coverage following her termination.
Class Action Claims Hershey’s ONE Protein Bars Contain More Sugar, Cholesterol Than Advertised
January 7, 2020 A class action claims Hershey and One Brands have misrepresented the sugar, cholesterol and fiber content of their ONE protein bars.
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‘White Chocolate’ Kit-Kats Do Not Contain Real White Chocolate, Class Action Suit Says [UPDATE]
June 7, 2019 A proposed class action alleges Hershey's "white chocolate" Kit-Kats do not contain real white chocolate given they lack cacao fat.
Hershey’s, Mars Join Nestlé in Facing Class Action Lawsuits Alleging Child Labor in Chocolate Supply Lines
February 27, 2018 The lawsuits expand upon alleged child labor abuses in Hershey's and Mars's supply chains while claiming chocolate-buying consumers were none the wiser.