Mom Wins 3 Million Dollar Law Suit Against Nutella-

[SF1900]

http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/the-exchange/today-food-finance-nutella-not-broccoli-162956191.html

Oh for Christ sake!!

Have you bought a jar of Nutella in the past four years? Were you under the impression, as you slathered the creamy hazlenut spread onto your crackers or scooped large spoonfuls of it from the jar directly into your mouth, that you were indulging a health food craving? Well, you could soon find yourself at least $4 wealthier.

Yes, that's right. Ferrero, the company that manufactures the highly addictive yet apparently not terribly healthy spread, has settled a $3 million lawsuit filed in February 2011 by San Diego mom Athena Hohenberg. Hohenberg, it seems, believed that Nutella was a great dietary choice for her four-year-old daughter. She claimed the company's advertising -- particularly giving TV-ad viewers the idea that Nutella was part of a nutritious breakfast (see ad below) -- led to her erroneous perception.

But when she realized the spread is about as healthy as your average Snickers bar, she decided it was time to get even -- and get cash.

While the total award sum is a not-too-shabby $3.5 million, $2.5 million of that (for the nationwide class action suit) will be spread out among claimants that could include you. If you want in on this money train, go here to fill out your claim. It seems that you don't even have to have a receipt, and for now you can get reimbursed for up to five jars if you bought them between Jan 1, 2008, and Feb 3, 2012 (or Aug. 1, 2009, and Jan. 23, 2012 in Hohenberg's home state).

Along with now being $3 million poorer, Ferrero will have to change its marketing and labeling to clear up any possible misconceptions about the health benefits of its product.

All of this brings to mind the obesity lawsuits lodged against McDonald's (MCD), in which the filers claimed to be utterly stunned that chicken McNuggets and frosty shakes could expand their waistlines. While a major obesity suit against the company was thrown out back in 2003, a man in Brazil -- a McDonald's franchise manager, no less -- actually managed to win $17,500 after he packed on 65 Big Mac pounds over 12 years.

What do you think? Was the Nutella lawsuit ridiculous? Or did it have merit?

[SLYY]

Merit.  I haven't read the settlement agreement, but I'm sure Nutella settled knowing the potential punitive damages.

[reppingfor20]

great woman!  screw the corporations, dry them up!!!

[Coach is Back!]

great woman!  screw the corporations, dry them up!!!

I've never seen a bigger fucking loser of a poster in my life. You're not only a deadbeat but a dumb one at that. Liberals...Hahahahaha.

[SF1900]

I've never seen a bigger fucking loser of a poster in my life. You're not only a deadbeat but a dumb one at that. Liberals...Hahahahaha.

So every single republican has a job and is a hard working, true american? Any stats to back that up?

Go play with your sweaty men in the gym 

[Coach is Back!]

So every single republican has a job and is a hard working, true american? Any stats to back that up?

Go play with your sweaty men in the gym 

More so than liberals. Those evil corporations.....lol.

[BIG ACH]

Personal accountability right out the fucking door!  I mean there is a label on the back of the tub for a reason!

[SF1900]

More so than liberals. Those evil corporations.....lol.

Show me stats? Just dont say its true. You need evidence to back it up. Anything you say is bullshit unless you have the data to back it up. Its this silly little thing we call evidence. Ya know, science employs it. I know religion doesn't care for evidence, but most people use.

Typical theist, spouting nonsense without the evidence to back it up.

Show me evidence that republicans are more hard working than dems.

[SLYY]

Personal accountability right out the fucking door!  I mean there is a label on the back of the tub for a reason!

The reasoning written in the article above is not indicative of the legal analysis.  Moreover, Nutella settled this case...if it was merely an issue of personal accountability, they would not have settled for $3.5 million.

[Coach is Back!]

Show me stats? Just dont say its true. You need evidence to back it up. Anything you say is bullshit unless you have the data to back it up. Its this silly little thing we call evidence. Ya know, science employs it. I know religion doesn't care for evidence, but most people use.

Typical theist, spouting nonsense without the evidence to back it up.

Show me evidence that republicans are more hard working than dems.

Stats? Are you fucking serious? Who do you think are the ones looking for hand outs and free money? Look up those stats Jr. Free this, free that, where do you libs get your sense of entitlement without earning it? Look at your gay lib buddy JTsunami.

[Coach is Back!]

Show me stats? Just dont say its true. You need evidence to back it up. Anything you say is bullshit unless you have the data to back it up. Its this silly little thing we call evidence. Ya know, science employs it. I know religion doesn't care for evidence, but most people use.

Typical theist, spouting nonsense without the evidence to back it up.

Show me evidence that republicans are more hard working than dems.

Love the part where you say "without evidence" Hahahahaha. I wish I would have made that trip to Boston just to meet naive ass. Haha.

[SF1900]

Love the part where you say "without evidence" Hahahahaha. I wish I would have made that trip to Boston just to meet naive ass. Haha.

Yes, "without evidence." When something is said, it takes more than anecdotal evidence to back it up. Are you averse to evidence? Given your beliefs, it is no surprise that you look down upon evidence.

Listen, don't be mad because your job is to play with sweaty men all day long. Id be mad, too  

Im naive? You think the earth is 6000 years old because the bible says so. And Im naive? 

[Bevo]

So every single republican has a job and is a hard working, true american? Any stats to back that up?

Go play with your sweaty men in the gym 

Well better than Hispanics, blacks, and asians who are prodominently democrat voters... I'm independent by the way

[SF1900]

Well better than Hispanics, blacks, and asians who are prodominently democrat voters... I'm independent by the way

Asians are probably one of the most well educated groups. You dont find too many homeless, out of job asians.

[Coach is Back!]

Yes, "without evidence." When something is said, it takes more than anecdotal evidence to back it up. Are you averse to evidence? Given your beliefs, it is no surprise that you look down upon evidence.

Listen, don't be mad because your job is to play with sweaty men all day l
ong. Id be mad, too  

Im naive? You think the earth is 6000 years old because the bible says so. And Im naive? 

Serious question and you probably won't answer or either lie about but....how old are you and what do you do for a living? My guess is you're barely just out of your teens in you early 20's, mommy and daddy still provide for you or...you're still in school (that mommy and daddy are paying for) that you're being brainwashed. Which is it?

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

Heck yeah, I'm getting PAAID!!!   

[oldtimer1]

This why this country is going to hell.  Their should be an unanimous outrage about this type of law suit. Instead you have some people for it. So sad.

Coach have you ever seen a republican win in a poor urban city like Detroit or Newark? No, I haven't either. When there is government handouts the democrats thrive.  Big corporations and Wall street is where Obama is getting the majority of his campaign money.  By all accounts he should have a billion which will be 10 times more than Romney will have. If Wall street fails like the liberals want it to this country will fail.

[reppingfor20]

This why this country is going to hell.  Their should be an unanimous outrage about this type of law suit. Instead you have some people for it. So sad.

Coach have you ever seen a republican win in a poor urban city like Detroit or Newark? No, I haven't either. When there is government handouts the democrats thrive.  Big corporations and Wall street is where Obama is getting the majority of his campaign money.  By all accounts he should have a billion which will be 10 times more than Romney will have. If Wall street fails like the liberals want it to this country will fail.

Socialism is what this country needs.

[randy841]

This lawsuit represents everything that is wrong with America.

What happened to personal accountability?

North American children are the size of small whales for a reason.

[randy841]

Asians are probably one of the most well educated groups. You dont find too many homeless, out of job asians.

Absolutely, Asians don't act like the Hispanic and African American welfare queens. Nor do they feel entitled and expect the welfare state to hand them over a cheque each month. They get out there and work.

[_bruce_]

Disgusting - these cockroaches are our demise.
This is one of the reasons why are treated like the profane... dumb and self-righteous bacteria ruining it for the rest.

[Mitch]

Shoot the girl first!

[dr.chimps]

Is there no thread that Coach won't melt down in!?     

[Kwon_2]

Was she feeding Nutella to her four year daughter 3 times a day for four years?

[SLYY]

This why this country is going to hell.  Their should be an unanimous outrage about this type of law suit. Instead you have some people for it. So sad.

Coach have you ever seen a republican win in a poor urban city like Detroit or Newark? No, I haven't either. When there is government handouts the democrats thrive.  Big corporations and Wall street is where Obama is getting the majority of his campaign money.  By all accounts he should have a billion which will be 10 times more than Romney will have. If Wall street fails like the liberals want it to this country will fail.

Have you ever read a decision made by the courts to understand the reasoning as to why cases such as this result in this manner...or do you simply rely on a short yahoo article to get your facts?  I am under the assumption that you are still outraged by the Mcdonald's hot coffee lawsuit...so sad.