- On March 31, an Ohio federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit which alleged that J.M. Smucker Co. misleadingly labeled peanut butter as “natural” even though it may have
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Proposed Class Action Urges Court Not to Dismiss Suit Against Florida CBD Manufacturer (subscription to Law360 required)
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- A proposed class of consumers is urging a Massachusetts federal judge not to dismiss its suit against a Florida CBD supplement manufacturer over the potency of its products. By way
CA Judge Certifies Class in Kellogg False Advertising Cereal Lawsuit (Law360 Subscription Required)
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- On August 17, 2018, a California federal judge certified three classes of consumers who allege that Kellogg falsely advertises its Raisin Bran, Frosted Mini-Wheats, and Smart Start cereals as healthy.
CSPI Refiles Lawsuit Alleging Coca-Cola and ABA Deceived Consumers on Health Risks
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- As background, on January 4, 2017, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), a consumer-advocacy group, filed a complaint claiming that Coca-Cola and the American Beverage Association (ABA)