Phyllis Brannin, Virginia Gomez and Venus Savage, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Golden Grain Company and Does 1 through 100
Published: Aug. 7, 2020 | Result Date: May 8, 2020 | Filing Date: Oct. 27, 2017 |Case number: CGC-16-555084 Settlement – Restitution and Injunctive Relief
Judge
Court
San Francisco County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Miranda P. Kolbe
(Schubert, Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP)
Defendant
Ricky L. Shackelford
(Greenberg Traurig LLP)
Facts
Plaintiffs Virginia Gomez and Venus Savage purchased defendant Golden Grain Company's Near East brand food products. Plaintiffs filed a putative class action against defendant related to the food products.
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Plaintiffs contended defendant's quinoa, couscous, tabbouleh, and rice pilaf products were packaged in boxes that were substantially larger than the volume of their contents, constituting an unlawful business practice in violation of the Business and Professions Code.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied the allegations.
Result
The parties entered into a settlement agreement. Class members were eligible to receive $1.25 for each product they purchased. Additionally, defendant agreed to provide a disclosure explaining that the packaging contains empty space to accommodate grain to seasoning ratio.
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