Midwestern Pet Foods is facing a proposed class action alleging the company knew or should have known that its products were contaminated with a mold-based toxin. At least eighty companion animals have become ill after eating the food and at least seventy have died.
Dog Food Company Sued over Contamination Linked to Deaths
Minnesota Federal Judge Dismisses Dog Food False Advertising Suit
A Minnesota federal judge has dismissed a proposed class action arguing that Champion Petfoods misled consumers with the phrases “biologically appropriate,” “delivery nutrients naturally,” and “fresh regional ingredients” on the packages.
SeaWorld False Advertising Suit Dismissed
A federal judge in California has dismissed a false advertising suit against SeaWorld, ruling that plaintiffs did not have standing and were not reliable.
Proposed Class Action Alleges Rawhide in No-Rawhide Dog Chews
A proposed class action in Connecticut accuses Earth Animal Ventures of failing to disclose the presence of rawhide in their allegedly rawhide-free dog chews.
Eleventh Circuit Dismisses RICO Petland Claims
The Eleventh Circuit has rejected a RICO challenge to animal retailer Petland’s alleged fraud scheme.
Lawsuit Challenges Foie Gras Animal Welfare Claims
Organic Consumers Association, represented by Richman Law Group, has filed suit against D’Artagnan, alleging that the company’s claims regarding the ducks used in its products are false and misleading.
Pennsylvania Considers Dog Law Commission
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1267 proposes to establish the Dog Law and Puppy Lemon Law Commission, which would be tasked with making recommendations for the expansion of laws related to animal cruelty, dangerous dogs, dog sheltering, dog transportation, pain management in companion animals, and other related issues.
Lawsuit Challenges “All Natural” Salmon Claims
Organic Consumers Association, represented by Richman Law Group, has filed suit against fish distributors Mowi Ducktrap and Mowi USA, alleging that the company’s claims that the fish used in their products are “all natural” and a product of Maine are deceptive.
Texas AG Seeks Restraining Order on Egg Price-Gouging Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has petitioned the Harris County District Court for a restraining order that would prevent Cal-Maine Foods Inc., the country’s largest egg producer, from selling eggs at a rate that has more than tripled since the Texas Governor’s call for people to stay at home in the state.
New Jersey Legislation Would Require Animal Dealers to Document Source of Animals
New Jersey Senate Bill 2223, if enacted, would prohibit pet dealers who sell at least 15 animals per year from obtaining those animals from breeders who are not licensed and in compliance with animal welfare laws. The bill would also require the dealers to submit an annual report including the name and identifying information of the breeders that the dealer obtained animals from that year.