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Hershey Chocolate Fraud Class Action

Last verified September 30, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This case was recently filed and is being litigated — the claims below are allegations, not proven facts, and there is no settlement, claim form, or payout yet. Watch the case (right) and we'll email you when it moves, including if it settles and a claim process opens.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania (No. 1:24-cv-02234).

  1. December 24, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against The Hershey Company, apparently concerning fraud allegations related to its chocolate products. The case has been consolidated with other similar cases under In re Hershey Chocolate Litigation. The allegations are unproven.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Hershey Chocolate Fraud Class Action case?
No. This case has been filed and is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. Many class actions are dismissed or never certified, so a case being filed does not mean anyone will be paid. If it settles and a claim process opens, that will be announced by a court-appointed settlement administrator.
Where is the Hershey Chocolate Fraud Class Action case being heard?
The case is before the District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania, case number 1:24-cv-02234. Everything alleged in the complaint is an allegation, not a proven fact.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Bernadette Beekman

Defendants

  • The Hershey Company

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

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