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New York federal court tosses toxic metals baby food class action on the pleadings

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A New York federal district court recently dismissed a consolidated class action against Beech-Nut Nutrition Company (“Beech-Nut”), the manufacturer of baby food allegedly containing toxic levels of heavy metals, for failure...more

McGuireWoods LLP

Firearms Manufacturers Shoot Down Class Action With Article III Defense

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Since the Supreme Court’s May 16, 2016 decision in Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins, Article III standing has continued to be a major focus in federal courts. The Sixth Circuit’s opinion in Primus Group, LLC v. Smith & Wesson Corp.,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Third Circuit Eyes Up Consumers’ Standing, Splits With Seventh Circuit

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Last month, the Third Circuit issued a 2-1 decision in Cottrell v. Alcon Labs., reversing a district court’s dismissal of a class action lawsuit on standing grounds. The putative class in Cottrell is comprised of consumers of...more

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