Israeli Cinema Chains Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Popcorn Toppings
Class-action lawsuits filed against "Yes Planet" and "Rav Hen" cinema chains allege consumer deception over paper dividers used to limit toppings in ₪55 popcorn combos.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the "Yes Planet" and "Rav Hen" cinema chains over alleged consumer deception regarding popcorn combos at their concession stands. The plaintiffs claim that paper dividers are used inside packaging to artificially limit the amount of toppings, such as nachos and Bamba, leaving customers with far less than expected.
The motion was submitted by Orit Cohen and represented by attorney Salah Diwani. According to the filing, the petitioner purchased snacks for her minor nephews and discovered that the toppings ran out quickly, revealing a paper partition underneath that separated the popcorn from the add-ins. The lawsuit argues that digital menus and product displays misled consumers into believing the snacks consisted of roughly equal parts popcorn and toppings, whereas the actual ratio was severely skewed.
Ratio Discrepancies and Financial Impact
The legal filing specifies that two of the purchased items contained roughly 7/8 popcorn and only 1/8 topping. A third product, featuring frozen Bamba, was allegedly composed of 12/13 popcorn and merely 1/13 of the topping. Attorney Diwani noted that the dramatic price difference between popcorn and premium toppings highlights the economic significance of the missing quantities, especially given that the combos were sold for ₪55.
"The use of paper dividers creates a misleading impression and violates consumer protection laws, particularly affecting minors who frequent cinemas as part of their entertainment experience," the lawsuit states.
Broader Legal Context
The plaintiffs are seeking financial restitution and an overhaul of how concession products are marketed. This legal action follows a similar pending class-action lawsuit filed against the "Cinema City" theater chain over analogous concession stand practices. The allegations have not yet been adjudicated by a court.
