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Notable Ruling Roundup - May 2025

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Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space. Chelsea Garland, et al. v. The Kroger Co., No. 3:24-cv-00240-LL-JLB (S.D. Cal. – February 12,...more

Hinch Newman LLP

Court Chops Up Measure of Damages in California CLRA Case for Deceptive “Made in USA” Claims

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A federal jury in the Central District of California has awarded $2.36 million in damages to a consumer class, finding that R.C. Bigelow Inc. (“Bigelow”), without limitation, violated the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and...more

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PFAS Litigation Update: Another Tool in the Defendants’ Toolbox

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On October 15, a California federal court handed down a ruling that significantly undermines the so-called “gold standard” of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing relied upon by most plaintiffs in similar types...more

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Ticketing Company Agrees to COVID-19 Customer Refunds

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California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta has settled with StubHub, Inc. (StubHub) for alleged violations of the Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law. The complaint accuses StubHub of making misleading statements...more

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Does Jarkesy Negate Administrative Penalties Under The California Corporate Securities Law?

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Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court held that when the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks civil penalties against a defendant for securities fraud, the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution entitles the...more

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California’s SB 478 – Prohibiting Hidden Fees, Takes Effect on July 1st!

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California SB 478 (also known as the “Honest Pricing Law” or the “Hidden Fees Statute”) is set to go into effect on July 1, 2024. SB 478 amends the California Civil Code as follows: (a) The unfair methods of competition and...more

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New California Class Action Highlights Recent Focus on Autopay Cancellations

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Last month, a cardholder filed a class action lawsuit in California against a national bank alleging that the bank failed to inform the consumer that his automatic payment enrollment would be canceled after a period of credit...more

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Ye vs. The People: Kanye West’s Yeezy Ordered To Pay $950k for Late Shipping

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The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has ordered Kanye West’s Yeezy brand to pay $950,000 to settle a class action lawsuit claiming that the brand’s delayed shipping, and lack of notice thereof, is a violation of...more

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A Fish Tale: California Court Dismisses Claim Against Sub Maker For Lack Of Specificity

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Key Takeaway: As consumer demand for “sustainable” products grows, so does the risk of litigation challenging sustainability claims on advertising and packaging. As one recent case shows, failure to plead actual reliance can...more

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Even When Civil Penalties Are Sought, Unfair Competition and False Advertising Claims Remain Equitable and Will Not Be Tried by a...

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The California Supreme Court recently held that claims brought by the government for civil penalties under California’s unfair competition law (B&PC § 17200, et seq.) and false advertising law (B&PC § 17500, et seq.) are to...more

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California: No Right to Jury in Unfair Competition, False Advertising Cases

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Confirming decades of established precedent, the California Supreme Court recently concluded in Nationwide Biweekly Administration, Inc. v. Superior Court of Alameda County, that there is no right to a jury trial in Unfair...more

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California: No Jury Trials in Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law Cases (and Proposition 65 Cases?)

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The California Supreme Court held there is no statutory or constitutional right to a jury trial in actions brought under the Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and False Advertising Law (FAL). Its reasoning and basis likely...more

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