A class action lawsuit alleging that Green Roads of Florida LLC misrepresented the amount of CBD contained in various products has been stayed pursuant to the primary jurisdiction doctrine because the plaintiffs’ claims...more
1/8/2020
/ Article III ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Class Action ,
E-Commerce ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Injury-in-Fact ,
Internet Retailers ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Foods ,
Misrepresentation ,
Plant Based Products ,
Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine ,
Product Labels ,
Purchase Price ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Standing
In the last month, plaintiffs have filed a spate of consumer class actions against manufacturers of cannabis-based products. Specifically, plaintiffs have focused on manufacturers of CBD products, claiming the amount of CBD...more
10/14/2019
/ Agribusiness ,
Ascertainable Class ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cannabis Products ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Common Law Claims ,
Farms ,
FRCP 23 ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Retail Market
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