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 ,
Websites
A recent decision from the Southern District of California demonstrates the uphill battle consumer lawsuits face when challenging “handmade” or “handcrafted” labels on alcoholic beverages. On July 27, 2015, in Nowrouzi et...more
8/20/2015
/ Dismissals ,
False Advertising ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Makers Mark ,
Misrepresentation ,
Negligent Misrepresentation ,
Product Labels ,
Reasonable Person Test ,
TTB ,
Unfair Competition ,
Wine & Alcohol