- Mondelēz International Inc. has been sued (Law360 subscription required) for allegedly using deceptive sustainability claims regarding its cocoa supply chain. According to the plaintiffs, Mondelēz’s supply chain “really contributes to
CLASS ACTION
Second Circuit Affirms Win for Defendants in Challenge to Glucosamine Labeling on Federal Preemption Grounds
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- Last week the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a grant of summary judgment for Defendants Walgreen Co. and International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) on preemption grounds
Illinois Judge Dismisses Bottled Water False Ad Complaint
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- An Illinois federal judge dismissed a proposed class action (Law360 subscription required) alleging that water labeled as “100% Natural Spring Water” is misleading due to the presence of microplastics. According
District Court Rules that “Manufactured in the USA 100%” Claim is False
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- On July 8, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California granted partial summary judgment in favor of the Plaintiffs and held that a “Manufactured in the
Second Circuit Remands ‘Whole Wheat Flour’ Cracker Label Lawsuit
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- The Second Circuit vacated a New York federal court dismissal of a complaint regarding a misleading cracker box label (Law360 subscription required). According to the Second Circuit, the district court
Pasta False Ad Class Action Receives Certification
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- A California federal judge has certified a class action (Law360 subscription required) alleging that Barilla falsely labels its pasta as being made in Italy. We previously blogged on this case
Dollar Tree Sued Over Lead-Contaminated Cinnamon
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- Greenbrier International, Inc., the parent company of Dollar Tree, has been sued over alleged lead contamination in ground cinnamon (Law360 subscription required). The lawsuit follows recalls of lead-tainted ground cinnamon
Lawsuit Targets 100% Juice Claim
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- In yet another lawsuit filed by attorney Spencer Sheehan, Plaintiffs alleged that Aldi’s diced peaches products (“Yellow Cling Diced Peaches in 100% Fruit Juice”) violate FDA’s regulations and are falsely
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Targeting “All Natural” Claim
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- Last month, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging that Snapple beverage products (e.g., Snapple Apple) were falsely and misleadingly labeled
Gerber Explains Vitamin C Not Used as a Preservative in Baby Snacks
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- Gerber filed a memorandum (Law360 subscription required) in support of its motion to dismiss a proposed class action that claimed the company had falsely advertised its baby food snack products