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Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation

Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation shares timely insights into litigation developments, emerging arguments and challenges facing food and consumer packaged goods manufacturers and related industries. 
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December 3, 2014

Damages Class Decertified

 Brazil v. Dole Food Company, Inc. et al., No. 5:12-cv-01831(N.D. View blog post
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December 2, 2014

After Another Round of Motions, the Court Dismisses Some Claims and Stays Others

 Thomas v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 5:12cv2908 (N.D. View blog post
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December 2, 2014

FDA Issues New Menu-Labeling Rule

 Last week the FDA issued its long-awaited final rule requiring chain restaurants and related retail food establishments, including grocery stores, coffee shops, and movie theaters, to disclose calorie information for standard menu items on menus and menu boards. Covered establishments must also provide additional written nutrition information to customers upon request. View blog post
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December 2, 2014

Truvia "Natural" Class Action Settlement Approved

 Howerton v. Cargill, Inc., No. 1:13-cv-00336 (D. View blog post
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November 25, 2014

Class Certification Rejected in Skinnygirl Advertising Suit

 Langendorf v. Skinnygirl Cocktails, LLC et al, No. 1:11-cv-07060 (N.D. View blog post
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November 24, 2014

Class Partly Decertified in Dole “All Natural” Case

Brazil v. Dole Food Company, Inc. et al, No. 5:12-cv-01831 (N.D.

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November 20, 2014

Court Grants Summary Judgment Based on Reasonable Consumer Standard

Rahman v. Mott's LLP, No. 13cv3482 (N.D.

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November 20, 2014

Ninth Circuit Urged Not To Return To Era of No Reliance California Law

 Kane v. Chobani, No. 14-15670 (9th Cir.): In an amicus brief filed last week, Washington Legal Foundation asked the Ninth Circuit to affirm the district court's dismissal of claims that food labeled as containing "only natural ingredients" was deceptive under California law. View blog post
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November 18, 2014

Tortilla Chips Class Settlement Preliminarily Approved

 Klacko v. Diamond Foods, Inc., No. 14cv80005 (S.D. View blog post
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November 17, 2014

Milk Advertising Class Action Dismissed

 Ruiz v. Darigold, Inc./Northwest Diary Association, No. 2:14-cv-01283 (W.D. View blog post
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November 13, 2014

Class Partly Decertified in Dole “All Natural” Case

 Brazil v. Dole Food Company, Inc. et al, No. 5:12-cv-01831 (N.D. View blog post
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November 7, 2014

GMO Labeling Laws Fail in Oregon, Colorado

 Update to this post on December 16, 2014 found here. Ballot initiatives to mandate GMO-labeling decisively failed in Colorado and narrowly failed in Oregon, with supporters saying they'll be back. Voters in California and Washington State rejected similar ballot questions View blog post
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October 30, 2014

New Filings for October 30, 2014

 Alduey v. B&G Foods et al., No. View blog post
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October 22, 2014

Kraft Cheese Complaint Too Light on Facts to Escape Dismissal

 Morales et al v. Kraft Foods Group, Inc. et al, No. 2:14-CV-04387 (C.D. View blog post
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October 17, 2014

Settlement Terms Approved in Stevia Sweetener Suit

 Aguiar v. Merisant, 2:14-CV-00670 (C.D. View blog post
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