A recent class certification opinion may increase the risk of exposure and liability in class actions for businesses that impose fees using specific labels.
In Waste Pro USA v. Vision Construction Ent., Inc., a Florida...more
9/24/2019
/ Appeals ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Commonality ,
Fee Disputes ,
Fees ,
Hidden Fees ,
Misleading Impressions ,
Predominance Requirement ,
Surcharges ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
A representative plaintiff who purchased Aveeno sunscreen products and baby bath products brought putative class actions against the products’ manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, in the United State District Court for the...more
5/10/2017
/ Article III ,
Baby Products ,
CUTPA ,
False Advertising ,
FRCP 23(b)(2) ,
FRCP 23(b)(3) ,
Johnson & Johnson ,
Labeling ,
Natural Products ,
Personal Care Products ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Standing ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal reversed an order certifying a class of Porsche vehicle owners who had their high intensity discharge headlights stolen during the class period. The plaintiffs alleged that the...more