Our weekly roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent notable rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space.
Kasama Brand v. KSF Acquisition Corp. dba Slimfast, No. 3:22-cv-00392-LAB-JLB (S.D. Cal. –...more
Legislators in California and New York have proposed bills to ban five food additives that have purportedly been linked to health concerns such as cancer, neurodevelopmental issues, and hormone dysfunction. The five...more
In This Issue:
- RECENT SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS AND RULINGS
..Mott’s Defeats Class Certification in Apple Juice Labeling Fight
..Court Tentatively Approves Classes in ConAgra “Natural” Cooking Oil...more
12/16/2014
/ Advertising ,
Class Action ,
ConAgra ,
False Advertising ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
GMO ,
Local Ordinance ,
Mott's ,
Starbucks
In This Issue:
- RECENT SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS AND RULINGS
..Court rules that ‘Kosher’ suit poses religious question; dismisses with prejudice
..Settlement terms approved in stevia sweetener...more
In This Issue:
- RECENT SIGNIFICANT RULINGS
..Court Narrows “All Natural” Class Action Against Safeway
..Nationwide Class Certified in Olive Oil Labeling Fight
..Whole Foods “All Natural” and...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Rulings
..Court Dismisses Some of Plaintiff’s Claims In Pretzel Class Action
..Courts Increasingly Rely on FDA Notice to Stay or Dismiss ECJ Claims
..Court Dismisses...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Rulings
..Court Dismisses Most of plaintiff’s Claims Based on Regulatory Violations
..Court Dismisses MSG Claims in Part on Preemption Grounds
..Court Partially...more
In This Issue:
- Decisions
..Ninth Circuit Affirms Lodestar Attorneys’ Fees
..Court Dismisses for Lack of Standing But Applies Pom Wonderful to Avoid Primary Jurisdiction
..Court Finds Pre-Answer...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..100% Natural Tea Case Survives Dismissal
..Claims in Chocolate Case Survive Dismissal
..Court Denies Class Certification in “All Natural”...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..Court Rejects ‘Grossly Excessive’ Attorneys’ Fee Claim in Dismissed Case
..Voluntary Dismissal in Bumble Bee Class Action
- New...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..Class Certification Denied in Ben & Jerry’s “All Natural” Ice Cream Case
..FDA Responds to Court Referrals Regarding “Natural” and...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..Smart Balance Milk Labeling Suit Not Preempted
..Mott’s “No Sugar Added” Labeling Lawsuit Narrowed
..Court Preliminarily Approves Trader...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..Court Denies Class Certification in Class Action Suit Against Ben & Jerry’s
..FDA Declines to Revise Policy on “Natural” Food Labels
..Court...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..Bumble Bee Foods Wins Partial Summary Judgment in Omega-3 False Ad Class Action
..Final Settlement Approval Granted in Naked Juice False Ad...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..California Court of Appeal Clarifies Reach of “Reasonable Consumer” Standard in Food Labeling Cases ..Court Denies Motion to Dismiss in Part Food...more
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..VitaRain “Natural” Caffeine Claims Against Costco Rules Preempted
..Court Refuses To Certify Most “All Natural” Claims Against Kashi and Bear...more
8/5/2013
/ Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Consumer Protection Act ,
Dismissals ,
False Advertising ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
FSMA ,
Jurisdiction ,
Preemption ,
Soda Bans ,
Vacated
In This Issue:
- Recent Significant Developments and Rulings
..Court Cites “Catalyst” Theory to Award Attorneys’ Fees for Label Changes
..Class Settlement Preliminarily Approved in Barbara’s Bakery “All Natural”...more