A class-action lawsuit against New York-based protein bar maker David has been dismissed, ending the case that accused its parent company, Linus Technologies, of misstating fat and calorie content on nutrition labels. The plaintiffs notified the court that they were voluntarily dismissing the case but without prejudice, meaning they can file again. The lawsuit was against an ingredient called esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG), a synthetic fat substitute that passes through the body without being fully digested, much like fiber. David co-founder Peter Rahal responded to the allegations in an email to customers, arguing that the suit relied on bomb calorimetry, a lab method that measures the heat released when food is burned.