Halloween

Missouri Judge Strikes Down Halloween Sign Requirement for Sex Offenders, Citing Constitutional Concerns

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St. Louis, MO – A recent federal court decision has struck down a Missouri law that mandated registered sex offenders display “no candy” signs outside their homes during Halloween. This ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge John Ross, marks a significant change in the enforcement of the state’s previous attempts to regulate the activities of sex offenders on the holiday. Judge Ross’s decision arose from a lawsuit filed by Thomas Sanderson, a resident of Hazelwood, Missouri, who argued that the sign requirement infringed on his First Amendment rights. The ruling specifically exempted the enforcement of … Read more

Hershey’s Tangled in Legal Battle Following Alleged Deceptive Halloween Candy Packaging Worth $5 Million

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Hershey, Pennsylvania – A $5 million lawsuit has been filed against Hershey, the famous chocolate company, over allegations of “misleading” packaging of its Reese’s Halloween candy. The lawsuit claims that the packaging of the candy is misleading to consumers, as it gives the impression that there is more chocolate and peanut butter inside than there actually is. The lawsuit, filed by a consumer in Pennsylvania, accuses Hershey of violating state laws on deceptive trade practices and false advertising. The plaintiff argues that the packaging of Reese’s Halloween candy is specifically designed to give the impression … Read more

Lawsuit Targets Hershey’s Deceptive Marketing of Reese’s Halloween Candy Packaging

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Tampa, Florida – A $5 million class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hershey’s, alleging deceptive marketing practices for its Reese’s Halloween candy. The lawsuit was filed in December in the Middle District of Florida by Cynthia Kelly, who claims that the packaging of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins misrepresented the product. According to the lawsuit, Kelly purchased a package of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins from an Aldi’s grocery store in Hillsborough County. The packaging featured a “cute looking carving of a pumpkin’s mouth and eyes,” but when Kelly opened the candy at home, she discovered that … Read more