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Hershey Wins Dismissal of Florida Consumer Lawsuit Over Seasonal Packaging

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Hershey won the dismissal of a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by two Florida consumers who alleged they were misled by the decorative carvings pictured on seasonal Reese’s pumpkins. Following the ruling, the packaging now features a disclaimer stating that the carving is not on the actual product, replacing previous language that read “Decorating Suggestion”.

From nypost.com

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The court ruled that the plaintiffs lacked legal standing, determining that their injury was subjective disappointment rather than a claim that the candy was defective or that they lost economic value. This legal outcome affects Hershey's product liability exposure and marketing practices in the state of Florida.

The Hershey Company is reporting that its sales volumes have been impacted in North America.

From nypost.com

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  • HersheyThe company whose seasonal product packaging was the subject of the lawsuit.
  • FloridaThe state where the consumers purchased the product and where the lawsuit was filed.

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