Youngsuk Kim v. Benihana, Inc. et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:19-cv-02196

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Personal Inj. Prod. Liability

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

John W. Holcomb

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  1. February 23, 2022

    Benihana Sinks Class Cert. Bid In Imitation Crab Suit

    A California federal judge on Tuesday denied class certification to a restaurant-goer who alleged that the hibachi chain Benihana misled him into believing its sushi rolls contained real crab when they actually contained imitation crab, ruling that the proposed class failed to present a viable damages model.

  2. April 30, 2020

    Benihana Tries To Scuttle Crab Meat False Ad Suit

    Hibachi chain Benihana Inc. is asking a California federal court to throw out claims that it misled customers into thinking its sushi rolls contain real crab meat, saying the claims "defy common sense" because the menu states plainly that they use imitation meat.