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Class Action Expert Testimony False Advertising

A class action is a type of legal action where a representative individual or group of individuals can bring a claim on behalf of a larger group or class who share a common legal interest.
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The Value of Consumer Surveys in Class Action Cases

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As savvy plaintiffs and defendants know, the viability of class actions relies on evidence—and surveys are the best way to generate evidence about consumer behaviors or opinions. In class actions, surveys provide evidence to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Ninth Circuit Confirms Plaintiffs Are Not Required to Undermine Defendant’s Evidence to Withstand Summary Judgment in False...

The Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Sonner v. Schwabe N. Am., Inc. et al., resolves a split among district courts evaluating the standard that applies to false labeling claims brought under California’s Unfair Competition...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Product Lines - Toxic Torts and Product Liability Insights - Issue 1, 2018

Welcome to our inaugural issue of Product Lines—our e-newsletter focusing on toxic torts and products liability news and issues. As we all know, there are many issues that arise in this complex area of the law every day. We...more

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Lack of Substantiation Theories in False Advertising Cases—The Burden Lies on the Plaintiff

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Often when we think of product liability we think of a product that doesn’t function as intended and causes some sort of damage resulting in warning, design and/or manufacturing defect claims. However, another important...more

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Algarin v. Maybelline: Survey Evidence of Purchaser Behavior Defeats Class Certification

A recent decision by a California federal judge highlights the important role that expert testimony and evidence can play in defeating a bid for class certification. On May 12, 2014, Judge Anthony Battaglia of the Southern...more

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