Wysocki v. Chobani, LLC
3:25-cv-00907
| S.D. Cal. | Apr 16, 2025Background
- Amy Wysocki brought a class action against Chobani, LLC alleging its yogurt products, labeled as containing "Only Natural Ingredients," contain plastic-derived chemicals known as phthalates.
- Third-party testing cited in the complaint found the presence of phthalates (DEHP, DEP, DBP, and DEHT) in Chobani's Nonfat and Whole Milk Plain Greek Yogurt, allegedly contradicting the company's labeling.
- Phthalates are alleged to be harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals not consistent with "natural ingredients." Plaintiff claims she and others paid a price premium based on these representations.
- Causes of action include violation of California's Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA), Unfair Competition Law (UCL), False Advertising Law (FAL), Breach of Express Warranty, and Unjust Enrichment.
- The complaint seeks class certification, monetary damages, restitution, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees.
- Wysocki allegedly relied on the "Only Natural Ingredients" label in making her purchase and claims ongoing risk of misleading marketing absent court intervention.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misrepresentation of "Only Natural Ingredients" | Chobani labels are false/misleading as products contain toxic phthalates | (Not stated in complaint; likely would argue phthalate presence is unintentional or not a violation) | (Not decided; complaint stage) |
| Violation of CLRA, UCL, FAL | Labeling constitutes unlawful, unfair, and fraudulent business practices | (Not stated) | (Not decided) |
| Breach of Express Warranty | Chobani expressly warranted its products as natural, which was breached by phthalate presence | (Not stated) | (Not decided) |
| Restitution / Unjust Enrichment | Chobani was unjustly enriched by selling misrepresented products at a premium | (Not stated) | (Not decided) |
Key Cases Cited
- No officially reported cases are cited in this complaint.
Note: As this is a newly filed complaint, there is no substantive court holding or defendant’s arguments captured yet; the summary above is based on well-pleaded allegations in the initial pleading.