Barilla Suit Over ‘Italy’s #1 Brand’ Label Gets Class Certified

Consumers alleging Barilla America Inc. duped them into believing some of their pastas were made and sourced in Italy, because of packaging labels that said “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta,” won class certification.

The question of likelihood of deception was capable of classwide resolution, the US District Court for the Northern District of California said Tuesday.

Judge Donna M. Ryu appointed Matthew Sinatro and Jessica Prost to be representatives for a class of California consumers who purchased Barilla products with the Italy statement between 2018 and 2022. Ryu also appointed Clarkson Law Firm PC as class counsel.

The consumers sued ...