Overview
Hershey is currently embroiled in a class action lawsuit over allegations of misleading consumers regarding the accuracy of Reese’s peanut butter candies.
Details of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit involves four Reese’s consumers from southern Florida who expressed disappointment with the lack of accuracy in the candy products they purchased in November 2022.
Plaintiffs’ Claims
- Nathan Vidal, Debra Kennick, Abdjul Martin, and Eduardo Granados stated they were misled by the packaging.
- They highlighted discrepancies between the advertised designs and the actual products.
- Specific examples include Halloween pumpkins missing eyes and mouth details and a football-shaped candy lacking expected stitches.
Legal Action
A federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has received a lawsuit seeking over $5 million in damages for nine types of Reese’s candies, including holiday editions and specialty shapes.
Current Status
Responses from Hershey and its legal representatives are pending, while a narrower lawsuit was recently voluntarily dismissed.
Additional Lawsuits
A lawyer in Tampa has filed legal cases against other food chains for similar discrepancies in their products.
