Spencer Sheehan, known as the “Vanilla Vigilante,” has filed over 800 class-action cases, including one against Breyer’s for not disclosing artificial vanilla in their “natural” ice cream, resulting in an $8.85 million settlement. Despite some successful cases, many are dismissed by Chicago federal judges, who criticize Sheehan for challenging trivial issues like the amount of lemon in seltzer water or the ingredients in mayonnaise, labeling them as largely abusive and lacking legitimate claims. Sheehan defends his lawsuits as empowering consumers, while opponents argue they are frivolous and repetitive.
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Film fans flock to ‘Interstellar’ IMAX 70mm rerelease
Professional cinematographer Patrick Tomasso traveled from Toronto to New York for a 6 a.m. flight to see a rerelease of his favorite movie, "Interstellar," on IMAX. The limited rerelease of the 2014 film has been a success, with all IMAX screenings selling out and generating $4.5 million last weekend. Tomasso, along with other moviegoers, appreciates the unique and immersive experience of watching films in theaters, highlighting the growing trend of rereleases to provide audiences with...
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