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    Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING DEFECTS—FOOD AND BEVERAGES—S.D. Tex.: Chocolate consumer’s claims against Hershey dismissed without prejudice, (Oct 23, 2026)

    Law Firms Mentioned:Hermes Law, PC | Mba Law Offices PLLC
    Organizations Mentioned:The Hershey Company

    By Pankhuri Bhatnagar, B.A. LL.B.

    The consumer did not sufficiently allege a product defect, breached duty, or facts connecting her physical symptoms to the chocolate’s consumption and was granted leave to amend her claims.

    In an action brought against a chocolate manufacturer ...

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