Class Dismissed

May 17, 2018 - False Advertising, Appellate & Supreme Court, Consumer Products, Retail
Update: Ninth Circuit Softens Its Decision In Flushable Wipes Case
On May 9, 2018, the Ninth Circuit issued an Opinion amending its previous decision in Davidson v. Kimberly-Clark Corp. , 873 F.3d 1103 (9th Cir. 2017). As we noted in our December 4, 2017 post on the 2017 decision, the Ninth Circuit had held
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May 16, 2018 - False Advertising, Consumer Products
The Last Straw: Northern District of New York Chucks “Garden Veggie Straws” Case
On April 17, 2018, the Northern District of New York dismissed a false advertising case against the Hain Celestial Group, Inc. based on the allegedly misleading packaging of Hain’s “Garden Veggie Straws.” Solak v. Hain Celestial Group, Inc. , Case No. 3:17-cv-00704 (N.D.N.Y). In
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May 08, 2018 - Privacy, Internet of Things, Product Liability, Consumer Products, Retail
Digital Toy Product Company Ducks Data Breach Class Action
By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park
For the second time, an Illinois federal judge powered down a proposed class action against VTech Electronics following a 2015 data breach of its internet-connected digital learning toys. The data breach also triggered separate allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that VTech violated
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April 27, 2018 - Drug & Medical Device, Product Liability, Consumer Products
Bristol-Myers Squibb: A Dangerous Sword
By: Claudia M. Vetesi
On June 19, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that has the potential to reshape the way class actions are litigated in courts throughout the country. In Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California,[1] or BMS, the court clarified the scope
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April 25, 2018 - Consumer Products
The 2018 Legal Landscape: Here’s What’s In Store for Consumer Products Companies
Running a successful consumer products company in a rapidly evolving business landscape is no small feat. Consumer trust is central to success, but events like product recalls, contaminations, product defects, privacy violations, and data breaches can undermine that trust. These risks only increase when
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April 25, 2018 - Consumer Products
Legal Risks to Consumer Products Companies
What are the biggest legal risks facing consumer products companies in 2018? What are the 2018 new case activity drivers? What are your legal department’s biggest concerns for 2018? See our infographic below for results from our recent Legal Risks to Consumer Products Companies
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April 24, 2018 - Product Liability, Consumer Products, Retail
Here’s the Recipe: How to Ensure Your Food and Beverage Company Will Be Ready for a Value-Maximizing Sale
By: Spencer D. Klein, Joseph Sulzbach, Domnick Bozzetti and Jennifer Lee Taylor
You’ve created a great product and built a valued brand. You’ve devoted countless hours to building relationships with key distributors and retailers, designing attractive packaging, and forging a social media presence. But are you doing everything to ensure that your business is set up
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March 30, 2018 - Privacy, Consumer Products
No Injury? No Problem: Mere Risk of Identity Theft Can Establish Standing
Overview Standing requirements have forced many a data breach action to stand down. Can a plaintiff have a claim (and on behalf of a massive class) when plaintiff hasn’t suffered any harm? For those polling the Circuits, the Ninth Circuit votes “yes.” And because
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March 27, 2018 - Internet of Things, Product Liability, Consumer Products, Government Actions, CPSC
CPSC Will Sharpen Its Focus on IoT in Upcoming Public Hearing About Internet-Connected Devices
By: Julie Y. Park
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that on May 16, 2018, it will hold a public hearing on “potential safety issues and hazards associated with internet-connected consumer products.” [1] The Commission will hear testimony from interested stakeholders on potential safety hazards created
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March 13, 2018 - Environmental Law, Product Liability, Consumer Products
WARNING: Proposition 65 Farce About to Repeat Itself for Vulnerable Foods and Flavorings
Plaintiffs have begun serving Proposition 65 notices of violation alleging unwarned exposures to furfuryl alcohol (FFA). Like acrylamide, which has been the subject of significant Proposition 65 litigation already, FFA is present in a wide variety of foods and flavorings and forms as a
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Topic Archives: Consumer Products

Update: Ninth Circuit Softens Its Decision In Flushable Wipes Case

The Last Straw: Northern District of New York Chucks “Garden Veggie Straws” Case

Digital Toy Product Company Ducks Data Breach Class Action

By: Erin M. Bosman and Julie Y. Park

Bristol-Myers Squibb: A Dangerous Sword

By: Claudia M. Vetesi

The 2018 Legal Landscape: Here’s What’s In Store for Consumer Products Companies

Legal Risks to Consumer Products Companies

Here’s the Recipe: How to Ensure Your Food and Beverage Company Will Be Ready for a Value-Maximizing Sale

By: Spencer D. Klein, Joseph Sulzbach, Domnick Bozzetti and Jennifer Lee Taylor

No Injury? No Problem: Mere Risk of Identity Theft Can Establish Standing

CPSC Will Sharpen Its Focus on IoT in Upcoming Public Hearing About Internet-Connected Devices

By: Julie Y. Park

WARNING: Proposition 65 Farce About to Repeat Itself for Vulnerable Foods and Flavorings