RCBA Nutraceuticals, LLC vs. Western Packaging, Inc., et al

Case Background

On March 12, 2019, Plaintiff RCBA Nutraceuticals filed a lawsuit in the Florida State, Circuit Court of Seminole County (Case number: 2019CA000787) alleging defective packaging and negligence. Judge Susan Stacy presided over this case

Cause

RCBA Nutraceuticals, LLC, a Florida-based nutritional supplement business, relied on zipper pouch bags to package products such as King Mass XL, Gainer XS, Whey XS, and King Carb XS. These packaging solutions were purchased from Western Packaging, Inc., a Texas corporation, and manufactured by ProAmpac LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. Both companies conduct business in Florida. The zipper pouch bags were marketed and sold as suitable for nutritional supplements, but the bags were defective, which directly impacted RCBA’s operations.

Injuries

RCBA experienced significant operational harm due to the defective packaging. The zipper pouch bags were unsuitable for their intended purpose, disrupting RCBA’s ability to effectively package, store,