Jury Awards $2.3 Million in ‘Made in USA’ Label Dispute: Bigelow Tea Faces Legal Repercussions Over Misleading Packaging Claims
A recent jury decision in the Banks v. R.C. Bigelow, Inc. case has stirred discussions about national origin marketing claims, as the tea manufacturer was fined $2.3 million. The litigation centered on the validity of Bigelow’s “Manufactured in the USA 100%” labels, which plaintiffs contended were misleading since the raw tea was imported. The company argued that the designation referred only to the blending and packaging processes, which occur in the United States. The court had earlier ruled that the claim was indeed false, leaving the jury to decide on the extent of the damages … Read more