'Real Housewife's' Margaritas Aren't All Natural: Suit

Law360, San Diego (September 02, 2011, 9:44 PM ET) -- Former "Real Housewives of New York City" reality star Bethenny Frankel’s company, Skinny Girl Cocktails LLC, was hit with a $5 million proposed class action Friday alleging it lied to consumers by promoting its margaritas as being made with all natural ingredients.

Regina Greene, who is seeking to represent both a Florida class and a multistate class of consumers, lodged the false advertising action in Florida federal court a day after Whole Foods Market Inc. yanked Skinny Girl’s margaritas off store shelves after learning the drinks...
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