Man sues Michael Jordan for looking too much like him.
Allen Ray Heckard from Portland sued the basketball legend and Nike for promoting Jordan for more than $800 million.
Drinking beer does not make fantasies come true?
Richard Overton sued Anheuser-Busch for $10,000 for false advertising.
Lawsuit over using just 75% of lip balm tube.
You can’t get that last bit of lip balm out of the tube unless you scrape it out.
El Guapo’s Chile Pod Controversy
In a spicy turn of events, McCormick faced a lawsuit over its El Guapo brand New Mexico chile pods. The lawsuit claimed consumers were misled into believing these chile pods were grown in New Mexico. The plaintiffs are represented by Spencer Sheehan, a plaintiffs’ attorney notorious for filing hundreds of food and beverage labeling lawsuits.
Polar Inc.’s Lemon-Flavored Legal Battle
Polar Inc. was recently dragged to court over its lemon-flavored carbonated water. The lawsuit, filed by—you guessed it—Spencer Sheehan, alleged the seltzer water packaging was misleading due to images of lemon slices floating in bubbly water. Although the seltzer waters are lightly infused with lemon, the lawsuit alleges that the flavor wasn’t strong enough. Chicago judges were left with a sour taste in their mouths after dismissing the case.
Taco Bell’s Meaty Misrepresentation
Taco Bell is in a crunch over its Crunch Wrap Supreme. The fast-food giant, known for its late-night cravings and affordable delights, was slapped with a lawsuit accusing them of false advertising over the meat content in their products. The plaintiff alleges that Taco Bell’s photography is misleading and is asking the chain to pay a shocking $500 per item purchased.
Velveeta’s Mac and Cheese Misunderstanding
A Florida woman filed a $5 million lawsuit against Kraft, claiming its Velveeta mac and cheese cups took longer to cook than advertised. She claimed the packaging was misleading because it did not factor in time to open the packaging, add water, and stir in the cheese. Fortunately, a federal judge dismissed the case.
Man sues himself for $5 million.
A prison inmate sued himself for $5 million, claiming that he violated his religious beliefs and got himself arrested.
Credits: Institute for legal reform/USAToday
