PrecedentinfoVerified2016-05

DreamBone/SmartBones (starch + glycerin chews): obstruction deaths, class action, label changed

Closest ingredient analog to Pup Ice. Docken v. Petmatrix (C.D. Cal. 2016) attacked '99% digestible' claims after an obstruction surgery; 2020 WSB-TV report on two dogs (GA, TX) that died/nearly died of obstruction; label changed to 'highly digestible'.

Sources (3)

Top Class Actions — PetMatrix DreamBone class action
news2016-06-15Verified
Truth in Advertising — Dream Bone
watchdogVerified
WSB-TV — Women sue after treats killed their dogs
news2020-06-24Verified

Upstream: what leads here

Formulation: pea/sweet-potato starch + vegetable glycerin, 16% moisture, shelf-stable 'solid chew'same ingredient class

Downstream: what this leads to

Prior online complaints are admissible to show notice; 'no prior complaints' defenses have been undermined by retailer reviewsindustry notice