Rankins et al. v. Old Lyme Gourmet Co. (d/b/a Deep River Snacks)

Case Background

On April 9, 2020, Plaintiff Jewel Rankin and Darren Wong filed a Class action and Product Liability lawsuit over non-GMO labeling in the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York (Case number: 1:20cv1756). This case was assigned to Judge Eric N. Vitaliano and referred to Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl.

Cause

Jewel Rankins and Darren Wong filed a detailed class action lawsuit against Old Lyme Gourmet Company, doing business as Deep River Snacks, alleging deceptive advertising practices. Rankins purchased the Aged Cheddar Horseradish product in 2018 from a Stop and Shop in Brooklyn, New York, while Wong bought the Cheddar Horserad