Dean Nicholas Panos
Jenner & Block LLP
- Address of record
- 353 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, (312)-923-2765
- dpanos@jenner.com
- Phone
- (312) 923-2765
- Fax
- Fax (312)-840-7765
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Trott v. The Farmer's Dog Data Breach or False Advertising Class Action
This proposed class action against The Farmer's Dog, Inc. alleges fraud based on the case caption and nature of suit code. Without access to the complaint details, the specific allegations cannot be determined, but the fraud claim likely concerns either misrepresentation in advertising or marketing of the company's products to consumers, or potentially a data breach or privacy violation affecting customers. The case was filed in April 2026 in the Southern District of New York.
- Filed
- April 24, 2026
- Represents
- The Farmer's Dog, Inc.
Carpenter v. Celestial Seasonings Data Breach/Fraud Class Action
This proposed class action against Celestial Seasonings, Inc. alleges fraud, though the specific claims cannot be fully determined from the available docket information. Based on the nature-of-suit code and caption, the case apparently concerns allegations that could affect ordinary consumers of the defendant's products or services.
- Filed
- January 8, 2026
- Represents
- Celestial Seasonings, Inc.
Vergien v. The Kraft Heinz Company Product Liability Class Action
A proposed class action alleges that Kraft Heinz Company's product or products contain defects or fail to conform to warranties. The lawsuit appears to assert claims for breach of contract and product liability on behalf of consumers who purchased the affected product(s).
- Filed
- December 22, 2025
- Represents
- The Kraft Heinz Company
Legrier v. Kraft Heinz Foods Company
This proposed class action against Kraft Heinz Foods Company alleges fraud, apparently concerning consumer food products. The specific claims and alleged misconduct are not detailed in the available docket information, but the nature-of-suit code suggests the complaint raises fraud-related allegations that could affect ordinary consumers who purchased the defendant's products.
- Filed
- August 15, 2025
- Represents
- Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Danzy v. Kraft Heinz Company
This proposed class action against The Kraft Heinz Company alleges fraud, apparently concerning consumer products or marketing practices. The specific allegations cannot be determined from the docket metadata alone, but the case involves claims categorized under fraud statutes and may concern product quality, labeling, or advertising representations made to ordinary consumers.
- Filed
- August 11, 2025
- Represents
- The Kraft Heinz Company
Mondelez Consumer Class Action
A proposed class action has been filed against Mondelez International, Inc., apparently involving consumer-related statutory claims. The docket text does not detail the specific allegations, but the case has been related to another Mondelez class action and may be consolidated. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- March 19, 2025
- Represents
- Mondelez International Inc.
Hain Celestial Group Consumer Fraud Class Action
This appears to be a proposed class action against Hain Celestial Group, Inc. The case is docketed under Nature of Suit 370 (Other Fraud), which suggests consumer fraud or misrepresentation claims, but the available docket text does not detail the specific allegations. The proceedings are currently stayed pending an appeal in a related case called Howard.
- Filed
- November 8, 2024
- Represents
- Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Kraft Heinz Consumer Fraud Class Action
This is a proposed class action against The Kraft Heinz Foods Company, apparently concerning fraud under the 'Other Fraud' nature-of-suit category. The docket text does not detail the specific allegations, but the case has been related to Hayes v. Kraft Heinz Foods Company and stayed pending a ruling on a motion to dismiss in that related matter.
- Filed
- August 21, 2024
- Represents
- The Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Aldi Fraud Class Action
A proposed class action against Aldi, Inc. has been filed, apparently concerning fraud claims. The case involves ordinary consumers and alleges fraudulent conduct by the grocery retailer. These are allegations in a newly filed case and have not been proven.
- Filed
- May 28, 2024
- Represents
- Aldi, Inc.
Kraft Heinz Foods Company Class Action
A proposed class action against Kraft Heinz Foods Company, LLC, apparently concerning fraud claims. The case is docketed as an other fraud matter, suggesting ordinary consumers may have been allegedly misled, but the available docket text does not provide further details.
- Filed
- May 23, 2024
- Represents
- Kraft Heinz Foods Company, LLC
Kraft Heinz Securities Litigation Settlement
Investors alleged that Kraft Heinz, its executives, and 3G Capital made materially false or misleading statements about the company's cost-cutting measures, brand investments, Canadian retail business, financial performance, and goodwill impairment. Investors claimed the stock price was artificially inflated and declined when the truth was revealed, causing damages. Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing.
- Settlement fund
- $450M
- Claim deadline
- Represents
- The Kraft Heinz Company, Bernardo Hees, Paulo Basilio, David H. Knopf, Rafael Oliveira, Alexandre Behring, George Zoghbi
“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.