The entire 49 page law suit is posted at the site and is pretty interesting reading. It illustrates in detail the depravity of the lawyer bringing the complaint
Posted on 08/06/2023 5:06:16 AM PDT by bert
On July 31, U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong denied the motion to dismiss the lawsuit in a 20-page letter, saying that customers "could believe — erroneously — that the products originated in Texas."
"Though it is true that the imagery of the solo white star and lassoing caricature are not exclusive to the state of Texas, taking the imagery and text of the label as a whole, this argument does not discount the possibility that a reasonable consumer would believe that the products are based in or originate from Texas."
The class action lawsuit, filed on September 12, 2022, by Phillip White, claimed that he purchased a bottle of Texas Pete hot sauce for about $3 at a Los Angeles supermarket, believing it was produced in Texas, according to the complaint.
TEXAS PETE HOT SAUCE SUED AFTER CONSUMER LEARNS PRODUCTS PRODUCT IS MADE IN NORTH CAROLINA
After learning the hot sauce was made in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he claimed the company was using false advertising. He further claimed that he would not have bought the bottle or paid as much for it if he had known where it was produced.
"By way of its false marketing and labeling, [Texas Pete] knowingly and intentionally capitalizes on consumers’ desire to partake in the culture and authentic cuisine of one of the most prideful states in America," the complaint alleges.
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The entire 49 page law suit is posted at the site and is pretty interesting reading. It illustrates in detail the depravity of the lawyer bringing the complaint
Don’t mess with Texas (transplanted Texan to Florida).
“Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong”
Where the heck are these “judges” coming from? This ruling is ridiculous. The case is ridiculous. The whole thing is ridiculous. What has happened to our country?
I love Texas Pete for my wing sauces (it’s half the cost of Frank’s). I never thought of, nor cared where it is produced.
Does this judge know that Kia Tellurides aren’t manufactured in Colorado?
One question, does the label say it’s made in Texas?
Tell me this is actually The Bee. Please.
Does the company have money?
Does the crazy California guy have less money than the company?
Well, I guess it's the job of the judge to move some of the money from here to there to sort of even things out, right? I mean, the legal system exists to force equal economic outcomes for everyone, right?
Her parents are from Ghana.
no.
This is Obama’s plan to import 3rd world Pygmy cannibals and replace the White man.
The 3rd world is now ruling over us. Just a matter of time before the empire collapses.
The judge's ruling will most likely include the words, "Yum Yum, Eat 'em Up!" Special bonus points if you can identify the reference.
Sheesh, I suppose the next thing you’re going to tell me is that Buffalo Wings aren’t really made in Buffalo?
The name sounds like a NJ resident lol
Little Rascals!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s a name not. a location
Dipwafd trying to get rich
Swiss cheese is next.
I wonder if that video is available anywhere, or if it's locked in the vault next to "Song Of the South"
I believe that this plaintiff has too much time on his hands. (Disclaimer: Texas Pete is my favorite condiment, I put it on everything.)
LOL...It is probably locked away.....
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