A California federal court recently dismissed a proposed class action over alleged trans fat in defendant’s Cup Noodle products. See Guttmann v. Nissi
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Another All Natural Class Shot Down
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A federal court rejected a proposed class of New York consumers challenging the “all natural” labeling of four Crisco oils that allegedly …
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Proposed Class Action Stayed Pending FDA Guidance
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A California recently indicated he would stay a putative class action raising allegations about labeling of “evaporated cane juice” pendin…
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Class Rejected Again Under Ascertainability Doctrine
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We have posted before about the important doctrine of ascertainability, implicit in Rule 23’s requirements. And last year we posted about a federal co…
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Amicus Brief Applies Comcast in Ninth Circuit Appeal
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently weighed in with an amicus brief in an interesting class action appeal in the Ninth Circuit. See Brazil v. Dole P…
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Chocolate Class Action Dismissed
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A California federal court recently rejected a putative consumer class action alleging the defendant somehow misled customers about antioxidants in it…
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Medical Monitoring Class Action Rejected at Pleading Stage
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Posted in Articles, Chemical, Class Action, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Medical Monitoring
A federal court recently rejected a proposed medical monitoring class action brought by alleged Pepsi drinkers. The case reminds readers of the import…
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Snack Bar Class Action Dismissed
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An Illinois federal judge recently dismissed a proposed class action alleging the defendant somehow misled consumers about sugar in its snack bars des…
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Tea Class Action Dumped Overboard
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A federal court rejected a putative class action against tea maker Twinings North America, Inc. over antioxidant labeling. See Craig v. Twinings N. Am…
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Economic Loss Doctrine Dooms Negligence CLaim
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A federal court recently issued an interesting decision discussing the often-confusing economic loss doctrine. See Schwabe North America, Inc. v. Cal-…
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