A recent decision from the Central District of California demonstrates the challenges serial plaintiffs may have with pursuing similar class actions and showcases the primary jurisdiction doctrine. On December 29, 2015, in...more
2/22/2016
/ Actual Injuries ,
Class Action ,
Economic Injuries ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
General Mills ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Order to Stay ,
Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine ,
Standing ,
Trans Fat ,
Unfair Competition
A recent decision from the Southern District of California highlights two challenges with obtaining preliminary approval of nationwide food misbranding class action settlements. On December 16, 2015, in Peterson v. CJ...more
A recent decision from the Southern District of New York demonstrates the challenges consumers face in seeking injunctive relief on behalf of a class. On October 21, 2015, in Albert et al. v. Blue Diamond Growers, et al.,...more
10/29/2015
/ Class Action ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Rule 12(b)(6) ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Misrepresentation ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Product Packaging ,
Social Media ,
Standing ,
Subject Matter Jurisdiction ,
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On October 17, 2013, a federal district court judge in New Jersey dismissed a putative class action against Weight Watchers International, Inc. (Weight Watchers) alleging that Weight Watchers misrepresented the calorie...more