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A routine grocery run at Trader Joes has now turned into a headline-making lawsuit involving shopper Julee ONeil, who says an unexpected and disturbing discovery inside a bottle of juice left her shaken. What began as an ordinary purchase of orange juice has escalated into a legal complaint, with allegations now spreading across social media as more people react to the claims.
According to court filings, Julee ONeil says she purchased a 52-ounce bottle of Trader Joes Organic Orange Juice in June 2025 from the Portland location. Days later, while finishing the drink, she claims she felt what seemed like a large piece of pulp in her mouth, only to pull out what she described as the fingertip of a rubber glove. The complaint alleges she also feared the item may have contained part of a human finger and that she may have inadvertently swallowed additional material, leaving her gagging, nauseated, and experiencing a burning sensation in her mouth.
ONeil says the discovery led her to seek urgent medical care due to ongoing symptoms, including nausea and discomfort. She also claims she notified Trader Joes in writing and requested a $10,000 settlement, which she says the company did not pay, prompting the lawsuit. The complaint now seeks $10,000 in damages, along with attorney’s fees and other costs, and ONeil is requesting a jury trial as the case moves forward.
Meanwhile, court records show ONeil has filed several prior personal injury-related lawsuits over the past decade, including cases involving car accidents, a retail slip-and-fall at Starbucks, and a massage therapy dispute. She settled several cases, while courts dismissed or dropped the rest before resolution. As for the current allegations, Trader Joes has not yet publicly responded, leaving the claims to unfold in court as the case continues to gain attention.
