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
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