A recent decision from the Central District of California demonstrates the challenges serial plaintiffs may have with pursuing similar class actions and showcases the primary jurisdiction doctrine. On December 29, 2015, in...more
2/22/2016
/ Actual Injuries ,
Class Action ,
Economic Injuries ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
General Mills ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Order to Stay ,
Primary Jurisdiction Doctrine ,
Standing ,
Trans Fat ,
Unfair Competition
A recent decision from the Southern District of California demonstrates the uphill battle consumer lawsuits face when challenging “handmade” or “handcrafted” labels on alcoholic beverages. On July 27, 2015, in Nowrouzi et...more
8/20/2015
/ Dismissals ,
False Advertising ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Makers Mark ,
Misrepresentation ,
Negligent Misrepresentation ,
Product Labels ,
Reasonable Person Test ,
TTB ,
Unfair Competition ,
Wine & Alcohol