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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Brands are claiming to be 'Made in America' and then they're getting sued
Brands are desperate to emphasize that they are 'Made in America' as President Trump continues to wield tariffs to push for a homegrown manufacturing renaissance. However, some companies have been accused of misleading customers by claiming their product was made in the US, when in fact it was in part made overseas. As a result, dozens of brands are now facing legal action over their advertising and packaging. The litigation is being driven by a California law firm Kazerouni Law Group which has already launched 10 of the 13 class action suits filed so far this year. By comparison there were only seven similar cases brought in the whole of last year, according to consumer advocacy group Truth in Advertising. 'One of the platforms the administration was running on was how important American-made things are,' Abbas Kazerounian, founding partner of Kazerouni Law Group, told the Wall Street Journal. 'So the American public has out and out said, "This is something that's important to us."' Kazerouni's cases allege that popular brands have used that sentiment to sell more products and justify higher prices, without their origins being entirely in the US. High profile consumer goods makers have been drawn in to the fray, including Goya Foods, French's Mustard, PepsiCo's Pure Leaf Teas and Dude Wipes. Only Dude Wipes has spoken publicly of their case, telling the Journal that they are confident it will be dismissed. The brand now puts 'Assembled in the U.S.A.,' on their men's toiletry products, to reflect the fact that some components come from overseas. Last year Kazerounian sued the hair care brand Olaplex, for claiming to be made in the US. The case resulted in a settlement, and while Olaplex does not admit wrongdoing it agreed to pay Kazerouni's $1.05 million fees and give the plaintiff $5,000. Another high profile case, brought by another firm, saw a jury award $2.36 million in April to class action plaintiffs that sued the maker of Bigelow Teas. The case argued that the tea company had inaccurately put 'Manufactured in the USA' on its packaging. The odds are certainly in Kazerounian's favor. Of the 80 'Made in America' class action suits brought since 2011 only five have been dismissed, according to data from Truth in Advertising. Abbas Kazerounian, founding partner of Kazerouni Law Group is leading the legal charge Pure Leaf teas made by PepsiCo have also found themselves in the firing line No juries have ever come out in favor of defending companies either, the group said. Companies are so concerned about the threat of legal action that they are preemptively amending their advertising and packaging materials. The maker of Jeep and Ram vehicles changed a new ad campaign to avoid saying their vehicles were built in America because they contain imported parts. 'I think it's important to educate the public, and the businesses for that matter, who are more sophisticated than consumers generally, on why these cases are important,' Kazerounian concluded.
Wall Street Journal
6 days ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Why 'Made in U.S.A.' Lawsuits Are Surging
A rising number of lawsuits allege household brands of misleading consumers by saying their products are U.S.-made. The litigation is being driven largely by one law firm that saw President Trump's re-election as a green light. 'One of the platforms the administration was running on was how important American-made things are,' said Abbas Kazerounian of California's Kazerouni Law Group. It has filed 10 of 2025's new made-in-America suits. Defendants include: Goya Foods Procter & Gamble's Mielle Organics hair care Pure Leaf Teas from PepsiCo and Unilever French's Mustard maker McCormick Men's toiletries brand Dude Wipes.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Goya Foods donates over 20K pounds of food to families in need
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — It was a celebration of culture and a day of giving in the Bronx. New York's finest teamed up with Goya Foods and school district twelve to feed thousands of families in need. More Local News In honor of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City, Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, will donate over 20,000 pounds of non-perishable Goya products to those in need. Members of the New York Police Department Hispanic Society, along with students and principals from District 12, will assist in packing and distributing over 2,000 food bags to families and individuals in need. This effort is part of Goya's #GoyaGives initiative and serves as a celebration of Puerto Rican culture and heritage during the parade week festivities Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NYC Small Business Month Expo offers free resources and workshops
NEW YORK (PIX11) – On Fifth Avenue between 37th and 38th streets, there are two floors of free resources. More than 5,800 small businesses have signed up for NYC's Small Business Month Expo. More Local News The space is called 'Center 415' on Fifth Avenue. It's transformed into a hub of help for small businesses. Thanks to small business services, PIX11 News got a sneak peek at the Small Business Expo, a day full of free exhibits, resources, and workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Permitting and certifications will be done on-site, and thanks to the NYC Department of Small Business Services, it will all be free. Also, a non-profit called Bronxworks is hosting its third annual clothing drive. While donations have come in, they haven't kept pace with the demand. Eight schools with more than 100 young people need outfits. Finally, this Memorial Day Monday at 4:30 p.m., there will be a special All-American Us Monica Makes it Happen Show celebrating great Americans. I was honored to host the Ellis Island Medal of Honor ceremony again this year. This Memorial Day, we will have three medalists in our studios. Legendary journalist Marvin Scott, Linda Hoffman, the president of the NY foundations for senior citizens, and PIX11 photojournalist Dave Kimmel. Also, would you like a year's supply of Goya foods? Watch the show, and Goya will pick two lucky winners. A special thanks to Small Business Services for this sneak peek. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bronx doctor teams up with Goya Cares to help children with mental health
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — One Bronx doctor is teaming up with the philanthropic arm of Goya Foods called Goya Cares to help support the mental health of hundreds of children in the Bronx. It's a crisis impacting our children. Dr. Denise Nunez is on the frontlines helping fight for solutions and the mental health of our children. More Local News PIX11 News first met Dr. Denise Nunez, known as Dr. Denise, the founder of the non-profit Nino de la Caridad Children's Foundation in the Bronx when she was giving hundreds of children toys for the holidays back in 2023. Her most powerful tool to get the attention of young people suffering in underserved communities is social media. Every day on TikTok you can see Dr Denise in scrubs. In Spanish and English, she gets your attention. She has more than 1.5 million followers across her platforms. She says it's important to meet young people where they are. No topic is too tough to talk about, from suicide to sexual abuse. More Monica Makes It Happen Now Dr. Denise is teaming up with Goya Cares to help the children that come into her massive clinic on Fordham Road in Mott Haven. More than ten years ago she converted a pizzeria into a medical hub for families in need. In November, she opened up a community-based organization right next to it that offers everything from free afterschool programs to athletics. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
