Ninth Circuit Dismisses Brita Class Action Over Alleged Contaminants, Holding No Reasonable Consumer Would Expect Complete Removal

In Brown v. Brita Prods. Co., No. 24-6678 (9th Cir. Apr. 16, 2026), the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action against The Brita Products Company, alleging violations of California’s consumer protection laws and other claims. The plaintiff purchased a Brita Everyday Water Pitcher with the Standard Filter for approximately fifteen dollars. Based on the product’s labels and packaging, he alleged that he understood the filter to remove or reduce common contaminants... By: Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP