Court Agrees to Dismiss Lawsuit Over Hostess’ Carrot-less Carrot Cake Donut (Subscription to Law360 Required)

On February 19, a California federal judge agreed to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged Hostess Brands Inc. misled consumers into believing its carrot cake mini doughnuts contained actual carrots. U.S. District Judge Sallie Kim granted the motion after the parties filed a joint stipulation which dismissed the plaintiff’s claims with prejudice, and... Continue Reading