Monthly Archives: December 2018

Cheezit, the food cops! 2d Circuit reinstates claim over “made with whole grain” where most grain content is white

Posted on December 12, 2018 by rtushnet

Mantikas v. Kellogg Co., No. 17-2011 (2d Cir. Dec. 11, 2018) Plaintiffs bought Cheez-It crackers that were labeled “whole grain” or “made with whole grain.” They alleged violation of New York and California consumer protection laws because such labeling would … Continue reading →

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low volume of confused callers doesn’t establish irreparable harm

Posted on December 11, 2018 by rtushnet

TrueNorth Companies, L.C. v. Trunorth Warranty Plans, LLC, No. C17-31-LTS, — F.Supp.3d —-, 2018 WL 6438370 (N.D. Iowa Dec. 7, 2018) TrueNorth sued TN Warranty for trademark infringement and related claims based on the parties’ respective design logos:    plaintiff’s … Continue reading →

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Pleading compliance w/test rules doesn’t plausibly plead compliance for consumer plaintiffs

Posted on December 11, 2018 by rtushnet

Anglin v. Edgewell Personal Care Co., 2018 WL 6434424, No. 4:18-CV-00639-NCC (E.D. Mo. Dec. 7, 2018) Are there people who believe that Twiqbal improved consistency?  Because I do not understand the level of detail required. Here, the magistrate holds that … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposition of claims about protein amounts and sources plausibly creates falsity

Posted on December 6, 2018 by rtushnet

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. HBS Int’l Corp., — F.3d —-, 2018 WL 6314282 , No. 17-13884 (11th Cir. Dec. 4, 2018) Hi-Tech sued HBS, alleging that the label of its protein-powder supplement HexaPro misled customers about the quantity and quality … Continue reading →

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