Judge dismisses proposed class action lawsuit filed by “serial plaintiff.” (subscription to Law360 required)
- As previously covered on this blog, a lawsuit was filed in the “Food Court” in
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Cane Juice Conundrum Continues
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FDA states that it will issue “evaporated cane juice” guidance by the end of 2016.
- For the past several years, food companies have faced putative class action lawsuits related to
PHO Plaintiffs
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Lawsuit proceeds on the premise that the use of PHOs in foods may violate California law. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As previously covered on this blog, FDA recently issued
Oh, PHOoey
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Two major food manufacturers face class action lawsuits for using artificial trans fats in processed foods. (subscription to Law360 required)
- Artificial trans fats are substances created by the addition of
“Made in America” Litigation Hits Hops
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Beer producer sued over “Product of U.S.A.” claim on products purportedly made with imported hops. (subscription to Law360 required)
- A product may bear a “Made in America”-type claim in
Plaintiff Paydays on Pause
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Continuing a trend, “all-natural” settlement includes no consumer payout.
- As the food industry is well aware, numerous class action lawsuits continue to be filed in California and in other jurisdictions
Trans Fat Free
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Ninth Circuit ruling shines spotlight on the “trans fat free” claim arena.
- A “nutrient content claim” is a claim that expressly or implicitly characterizes the level of a
Pet Problems
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Pet food class action lawsuit filed against major manufacturer.
- A class action lawsuit has been filed against Nestlé Purina PetCare Company alleging that ingredients in the company’s Beneful product line
Just In on Just Mayo
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Just Mayo sued again over allegedly deceptive name.
- In November 2014, Unilever (maker of Hellmann’s mayonnaise) sued Hampton Creek, the maker of a mayonnaise substitute called “Just Mayo.” Unilever argued
The Juice is Loose
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Class action lawsuit alleges deceptive labeling of juice products. (subscription to Law360 required)
- In 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that POM Wonderful could sue Coca-Cola under the Lanham Act