Little Caesars Faces Class Action Over “Halal” Pizza Containing Pork

A Muslim man who alleges he was served pork pepperoni on a pizza sold as halal has filed a $100-­million putative class action against Little Caesar Enterprises. Bazzi v. Little Caesar Pizza, 17­-7931 (Mich. Cir. Ct. Wayne Cty., filed May 25, 2017). According to the complaint, the plaintiff ordered the pizza at a franchise location in Dearborn, Michigan, that advertises halal pizza, but although the pizza box displayed a halal sticker, the pepperoni contained pork. Alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud, the plaintiff seeks class certification, compensatory and punitive damages and attorney’s fees.

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