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Perkins Coie Crafts Victory for MillerCoors

On June 16, 2016, Evan Parent's claims fell flat for the second time in a closely watched consumer class action alleging that MillerCoors falsely represents that Blue Moon beer is brewed by a small, independent microbrew. In October 2015, U.S. District Judge Gonzalo P.

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Consent Judgment Entered in Proposition 65 Action

Consumer Advocacy Grp. v. Olivier Napa Valley, Inc. et al, No. BC580857 (Cal. Super. Ct. - Los Angeles County): The Court granted Plaintiff's unopposed motion for entry of consent judgment in this Proposition 65 action alleging that Defendants' raspberry balsamic vinegar products contain lead.

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DOJ’s Focus on Food Safety and Corporate Executives

On April 29, 2016, Dole Foods Company announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had launched an investigation concerning listeria outbreaks at certain Dole plants. The investigation comes on the heels of a number of high profile DOJ pro

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Special Article: 'FDA is No Longer Recommending That This Ingredient Be Labeled as Dried Cane Syrup'

Partner David Biderman has been quoted in Food Navigator-USA.com regarding the FDA's guidance on labeling of evaporated cane juice.

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New Filings for May 19, 2016

Hu v. Golden Orchid, Ltd. et al¸ No.

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Court Denies Motion to Stay Personal Care Products Case Pending Jones v. ConAgra

Balser et al v. The Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. 2:13-cv-5604 (C.D.

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Dismissal Without Prejudice of False Advertising Claims Related to Gerber “Puffs” Cereal Products

Henry v. Gerber Prods. Co., 3:15-cv-2201 (D.

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New Filings For May 9, 2016

Bowring v. Sapporo U.S.A., Inc., No. 1:16-cv-1858 (E.D.N.Y.): Putative class action asserting violations of New York's consumer protection statutes and claims of negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and unjust enrichment.

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Year in Review 2015

We present to you our Year in Review for 2015. We hope that you find it an easy-to-read overview of some of the important trends and cases that occurred throughout the year. 2015 Year in Review - Food Litigation Newsletter

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Partial Dismissal Without Prejudice In Pork and Beans False Advertising Suit

Tye v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. 8:15-cv-1615 (C.D.

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Dismissal With Prejudice of False Advertising Claims Related to Whole Foods’ 5-Step Meat Rating System

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. ("PETA") et al. v. Whole Foods, Inc., No. 5:15-cv-4301 (N.D.

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No Dismissal of False Advertising Claims Related to Chipotle’s “Non-GMO” Representations

Reilly v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., No. 1:15-cv-23425 (S.D. Fla.): The Court denied in part Defendant's motion to dismiss this putative class action asserting violations of Florida's consumer protection statute and unjust enrichment.

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New Filings for April 22, 2016

Kremmel v. Pac. Foods of Or., Inc.¸ No. 16L156 (Ill. Cir. Ct. – St. Clair Cnty.): Putative class action asserting a violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act and a claim of unjust enrichment.

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Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Settlement in Case Involving MSG in Prepackaged Foods

Petersen v. CJ America, Inc., No. 3:14-cv-02570 (S.D.

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Whole Foods’ Motion for Summary Judgment Granted-in-Part and Denied-in-Part in Baked Goods Labeling Row

Garrison v. Whole Foods Market, Inc., No. 3:13-cv-5222 (N.D.