Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the launch of our seventh annual Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review. Accompanying the 2022 report are infographics that highlight key litigation outcomes, filing data, and industry trends. As always, the report offers a summary of the past year’s key litigation outcomes, regulatory developments, and
Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review 2021
Perkins Coie is pleased to announce the launch of our sixth annual Food Litigation Year in Review. In recognition of the firm’s practice expansion, this year-in-review report has been broadened to the Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation Year in Review 2021. Accompanying the 2021 report are infographics that highlight key litigation outcomes, filing
Notable Ruling: No Article III Standing to Challenge Krill Oil Label Claims
On March 25, 2019, Judge Gary L. Sharpe of the Northern District of New York dismissed a putative class action against CVS and Lang Pharma alleging that the labeling of defendants’ CVS Omega-3 Krill Oil is deceptive and misleading. Plaintiff in the lawsuit, James Gaminde, alleged that CVS Omega-3 Krill Oil contained only sixty percent
Industry Insights: Fit for Fido? The Rise Of ‘Natural’ Pet Food Claims
Sixty-eight percent of households in the United States — or approximately 85 million families — own a pet, according to the 2017 to 2018 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association. Because most pet owners treat their pets as members of the family, it is no surprise then that what they
Industry Insights: Significant Increase in Prop 65 Actions
On September 18, Patrick Thompson, Steven Hwang and Cassandra Abernathy led a 60 minute webcast to discuss key developments and trends in food litigation. One of the major trends discussed was the significant increase in Prop 65 notices. Food Navigator has created a summary of the webcast here.
Industry Insights: The Rise of Natural Pet Food Claims
On August 1, plaintiff and putative class representative Markeith Parks sued celebrity chef Rachael Ray’s dog food brand Nutrish® alleging that the products are falsely labeled and marketed as “natural.” The complaint states that Nutrish® contains the chemical glyphosate, which Parks alleges is “unnatural.”[1]
Given Rachael Ray’s national fame, this case has caught the attention of multiple media outlets and legal powerhouses with experience in similar claims. Perkins Coie’s food litigation team conducted research into the number of “natural” pet food claims filed nationwide since 2013. Results can be found in the bar chart below.
“Natural” Pet Food Claims Filed Since 2013
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Back to School: Food Litigation Trends Webinar
With summer drawing to an end and the kids going back to school, it’s time to check in on the latest food litigation trends. Please join Perkins Coie on Tuesday, September 18 at 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT/10:00 AM PT for a review of the key developments and trends in food litigation. This 60-minute webcast
Industry Insights: Key Takeaways From The GMA Legal Conference
Earlier this week, attorneys in the Perkins Coie Food Litigation team joined top in-house counsel, defense attorneys and regulatory experts at the GMA Legal Conference which took place in New Orleans, LA. The conference covered a wide array of important and timely legal issues, with an emphasis on protecting your brands from litigation risks and