Vidal et al v. The Hershey Company

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Case overview

Case Number:

0:24-cv-60831

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Melissa Damian

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  1. September 16, 2026

    'Disappointment' Not Enough To Sue Hershey's, Judge Says

    A Florida federal judge Wednesday again dismissed a proposed class action that accuses The Hershey Co. of misleading consumers into thinking its Halloween Reese's brand peanut butter pumpkins have carved-out designs, saying the plaintiffs' "subjective disappointment" was not an injury that gives them standing to sue.

  2. September 22, 2025

    Hershey Defeats Reese's Halloween Candy Misbranding Suit

    A Florida federal judge has thrown out a proposed class action claiming Hershey misled consumers by selling Halloween-themed Reese's products in packaging that made them think the pumpkin-shaped candy would feature carved, jack-o'-lantern designs.