Reese's lawsuit: Carvings on Reese's packaging aren't on actual chocolates
Reese's Sued: Misleading Chocolate Carvings?
Several Florida consumers have filed a lawsuit against The Hershey Company, claiming deceptive packaging on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The lawsuit alleges that the product wrappers show artistic carvings that are absent on the actual chocolates, misleading customers. The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory damages, arguing that the misleading packaging was a recent change to boost sales.
How do the actual Reese's candies differ from the images shown on their packaging according to the lawsuit?
According to the lawsuit filed against The Hershey Company, the actual Reese's Peanut Butter candies significantly differ from the images shown on their packaging6. The lawsuit claims that the packaging of these candies features "explicit carved out artistic designs," which suggest that the chocolates themselves should display similar detailed carvings. However, once the candies are unwrapped, they are found to be plain or "blanks" without any of the intricate designs depicted on the packaging4. This discrepancy between the expected and actual appearance of the candies is central to the allegations of deceptive advertising made against Hershey.
Is there a connection between this lawsuit and any other legal actions involving The Hershey Company regarding misleading advertising?
Yes, there is a connection between the lawsuit mentioned in the news article and other legal actions involving The Hershey Company regarding misleading advertising. The article reports that The Hershey Company has faced similar lawsuits in the past. For instance, in January, a Florida woman filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that the Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins she purchased did not match the jack-o'-lantern design shown on the wrapper. This lawsuit also cited problems with other seasonal Reese's products like ghosts, bats, and pumpkins, which were part of a class action lawsuit for falsely representing the products as having explicit carved out artistic designs when the actual products did not1.
Additionally, the attorney representing the current case, Anthony Russo, mentioned that his firm receives numerous calls monthly about cases involving misleading advertising related to various products and companies, indicating a broader issue of false advertising beyond just The Hershey Company3. This suggests a pattern of legal challenges related to misleading advertising practices that affect The Hershey Company and potentially other companies in the industry.