So, this is what the Reese Peanut Butter Lawsuit story is about, you know, some people are suing The Hershey Company because of Reese’s peanut butter cups. Seems really action-packed, right? Well, all this over how the wrappers for the candies aren’t quite what they seem to advertise. Like, for example, one could open up their Reese’s “Pumpkin” or “Ghost” expecting some sweet area of brilliant sweet art which you can eat only to find a blob, yes, just a plain simple Blob. Nothing else! You guessed it, these customers are unhappy about that, and that’s why this lawsuit is in action.
What’s the Big Deal with Reese’s Wrappers?
If you’re a fan of Reese’s (and honestly, who doesn’t love it?), you have probably seen their seasonal and famous offerings: pumpkins for Halloween, bats for fall, like, cute, festive, and fun. But Hershey has really taken up the game because over the years they have been putting out wrappers that have beautifully intricate designs showing these chocolates with carved faces and cool shapes. Totally Instagram-able, right?
Except, when you rip it open, it reveals a shapeless chunk inside that bears no face, flair, or festive magic at all. And without a single doubt, that thing right there, for the most part, has been a total letdown for many people, especially those who would grab one or two under the guise of Halloween vibes.
So, Why Sue Over Candy?
Now, this is where it gets tricky (pun intended). Some consumers feel that they have been fooled that the candy inside will live up to the beautiful wrapping. One of these buyers, Cynthia Kelly, even resorted to litigation worth $5 million for damages. Yup, five million! The premise: Had she known the chocolates were just, plain, she would never have bought the Reese’s.
Sure enough, for now, the suit alleges Hershey’s to be guilty of false advertisement. Not only the disappointment of candy but also the legal team of this lawsuit contends it would be a case of unfairness and nothing else. They justify it by saying that manufacturers should be honest to their customers because like if candy manufacturers can deceive, where will it end? What’s next, misleading ads for other products we rely on?
Where Do Things Stand Now?
Well, most probably, you clicked on this post to know a little more about this case, like why would anyone sue a candy company just for a design mistake? Right? But it sure is more than that. And you should definitely get to know like what is going on right now with this case. So yes, at this stage, this lawsuit has made its way into and through the courts. Hershey doesn’t have much to say about it. Plaintiffs are keen on damages and changing the way Reese’s markets its treats. Meanwhile, watching this case are the legal gurus and experts out there, saying that it might well establish an important precedent regarding how companies present their products in the future.