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Judge Dismisses Reese’s Pumpkin Class Action for Lack Standing

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 12:51 AM UTC · How we work

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The Hershey Co. added a disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging.
The disclaimer reads “Carving not on actual product” beside the pumpkin image.
U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian dismissed the Florida class-action suit in Miami.
Plaintiffs alleged the candy lacked the carved designs and sought $5 million.
Judge Damian ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing.

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Story summary

The Hershey Co. added a disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins packaging.
The disclaimer reads “Carving not on actual product” beside the pumpkin image.
U.S. District Judge Melissa Damian dismissed the Florida class-action suit in Miami.
Plaintiffs alleged the candy lacked the carved designs and sought $5 million.
Judge Damian ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing.