Handi-Foil Defeats 'Made in the USA' Deception Lawsuit

Federal judge rules consumer failed to show injury from alleged false advertising claims.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Handi-Foil Corp., a manufacturer of aluminum pans, has defeated a proposed class action lawsuit that alleged the company deceptively advertised its products as 'Made in the USA'. A federal judge in New York ruled that the consumer plaintiff failed to show she was injured by the alleged false advertising, granting summary judgment to Handi-Foil.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges consumers face in proving economic harm from alleged 'Made in the USA' deception, even when the product's raw materials may have been sourced internationally. The ruling sets a high bar for consumers to establish standing in such false advertising claims against manufacturers.

The details

Merryl Osdoby filed the proposed class action, alleging Handi-Foil labeled its retail aluminum pans as 'Made in the USA' despite using raw materials mined or processed outside the US. However, the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York found Osdoby did not provide evidence that she paid a price premium for the pans due to the 'Made in the USA' claim, a key element required to show injury.

  • The lawsuit was filed in 2025.
  • The federal judge granted summary judgment to Handi-Foil on February 12, 2026.

The players

Handi-Foil Corp.

A manufacturer of aluminum pans that was sued over alleged false 'Made in the USA' advertising claims.

Merryl Osdoby

The consumer who filed the proposed class action lawsuit against Handi-Foil, alleging deceptive 'Made in the USA' labeling.

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The takeaway

The ruling sets a high bar for consumers to establish standing in false advertising claims against manufacturers over 'Made in the USA' labeling, potentially making it more difficult for similar lawsuits to succeed in the future.