Thames v. Mars, Inc.

  1. November 08, 2022

    Skittles Buyers Drop Claims Mars' Candy Contains Toxins

    A Mars customer on Monday voluntarily dropped his proposed class action claiming Skittles candy is unfit for human consumption because it contains a purported toxin, dismissing his case in California federal court just weeks after another customer dropped a similar suit in Illinois federal court.

  2. October 28, 2022

    Suits Over Sweets Present Tricks And Treats For Coverage

    Two federal lawsuits against candy makers alleging use of dangerous ingredients present tricks and treats for insurers and policyholders if coverage disputes start brewing, as experts say some unexpected exclusions could come into play.

  3. August 12, 2022

    Mars Hit With Another Suit Alleging Toxins In Skittles

    A consumer has hit Mars Inc. with a new proposed class action in Illinois federal court that follows a similar suit pending in California, claiming its popular Skittles fruit-flavored candy is unfit for human consumption because it contains the color food additive titanium dioxide, a purported toxin.