Past presentations and posts have addressed the defense of consumer class action cases via motions to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Briefly, most consumer class action cases are brought in (or removable to)...more
5/5/2025
/ Baby Products ,
Class Action ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contamination ,
Economic Damages ,
False Advertising ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
Jurisdiction ,
Metals ,
Standing ,
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Legislation aimed at the unauthorized sale of restaurant reservations, described as the first of its kind in the United States, takes effect in New York on February 17, 2025. Titled the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act,...more
Relatively few consumer class action cases reach trial; most are settled or resolved through motion practice. The paucity of cases tried to judgment makes it notable when, as in the case discussed here, one goes all the way...more
8/14/2024
/ Advertising ,
Appeals ,
Calculation of Damages ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Dietary Supplements ,
False Advertising ,
Health Claims ,
Jury Verdicts ,
Private Right of Action ,
Product Labels ,
Punitive Damages ,
Putative Class Actions ,
Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Statutory Damages ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices