Lawsuit Against Hershey Over Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins Dismissed Again
A lawsuit against Hershey Company (HSY) over its Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins was dismissed again by a Florida District Court judge on September 16, 2026. The case, initially filed in May 2024 by four plaintiffs from Florida, alleged deceptive marketing practices due to the discrepancy between product packaging and actual candy details. Plaintiffs claimed they were misled into purchasing products that lacked the carved pumpkin designs shown on the packaging. The judge ruled for a second time that the only harm experienced was subjective disappointment rather than financial loss or tangible injury. Hershey had previously defended itself by stating its marketing included disclaimers indicating the images were suggestions, and customers received what they paid for—non-defective products. The plaintiffs sought $5 million in damages based on sales of Reese's Peanut Butter products in Florida since 2021. With this latest dismissal, the case appears to be closing unless further appeals are pursued.
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