Tag Archives: consumer protection

Google’s alleged misrepresentations about sophisticated ad tech weren’t “consumer-oriented” under NY GBL

Posted on October 14, 2026 by rtushnet

In Re Google Digital Advertising Antitrust Litig., Nos. 21-md-3010 (PKC), 21-cv-3446 (PKC), 23-cv-5177 (PKC), 21-cv-7034 (PKC), 23-cv-1530 (PKC), 2026 WL 2942363 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2026) As the caption indicates, this is mostly an antitrust case, which means it’s amazing that … Continue reading →

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consumer suit against kratom seller proceeds on failure to disclose theory

Posted on October 14, 2026 by rtushnet

Cheswick v. Mitra-9 Brands, LLC, 2026 WL 2949413, No. 1:25-CV-6795-LTS (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2026) The court allowed NY consumer protection claims against a kratom seller to proceed. Kratom is “a plant-derived substance that affects the human body in a manner … Continue reading →

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consumer false advertising plaintiffs can’t use surveys the way competitors can

Posted on October 13, 2026 by rtushnet

Sinatro v. Barilla America, Inc., No. 22-cv-03460-ASK (N.D. Cal. Sept. 30, 2026) Deception of a substantial number of reasonable consumers, even well less than a majority, can be the basis of Lanham Act liability. But consumer protection cases have difficulty … Continue reading →

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dismissal of NYC’s consumer protection claims against fossil fuel companies affirmed

Posted on October 13, 2026 by rtushnet

City of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corp., 2026 WL 3023932, Appeal No. 6583, — N.Y.S.3d —- (App. Div. Oct. 8, 2026) False advertising claims against fossil fuel companies for contributing to climate change are hard to win. The City … Continue reading →

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candy buyers fail to allege difference between pumpkin & Jack-o’-lantern shape

Posted on September 22, 2026 by rtushnet

Vidal v. Hershey Co., No. 24-60831-CIV-DAMIAN, 2026 WL 2730302 (S.D. Fla. Sept. 16, 2026) Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins with carved face on package actual candy There’s a Reese’s Peanut Butter pumpkin. It was advertised with a Jack-o’-lantern package, but the … Continue reading →

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9th Circuit orders class decertified: common issues on materiality/damages insufficient without deception

Posted on August 25, 2026 by rtushnet

Rusoff v. Happy Group, Inc., — F.4th —-, 2026 WL 2387098, No. 24-7706 (9th Cir. Aug. 17, 2026) Court’s summary: This is a deceptive advertising class action concerning “pasture raised” labels on egg cartons. After excluding the opinion of plaintiffs’ … Continue reading →

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heavy weather for heavy metals in infant food

Posted on August 17, 2026 by rtushnet

Choudhry v. Mead Johnson & Co., 2026 WL 2349932, No. 25-cv-09480 (ER) (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 13, 2026) Plaintiffs alleged that various Enfamil infant formulas contained arsenic, cadmium, and lead, heavy metals that present significant health risks, particularly to young children, and … Continue reading →

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consumers face more skepticism than competitor in online gaming case

Posted on August 13, 2026 by rtushnet

Mitchell v. Skillz Platform Inc., 2026 WL 2212876, No. 26-cv-00674-AMO (N.D. Cal. Jul. 31, 2026) Although competitors can aggregate harm to sue under the Lanham Act, consumers—the direct victims of false advertising—tend to have more trouble. Skillz just lost a … Continue reading →

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FDCA mostly preempts claims against ineffective decongestant

Posted on August 12, 2026 by rtushnet

Yousefzadeh v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., — F.4th —-, 2026 WL 2192415, Nos. 24-3296 (L), 25-119 (CON) (2d Cir. Jul. 30, 2026) Oral phenylephrine (oral PE), used in popular products as Nyquil Severe Cold & Flu, Advil Sinus Congestion … Continue reading →

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interactive website offering illegal-in-CT ghost guns wasn’t covered by CUTPA, but any sales were

Posted on August 12, 2026 by rtushnet

Connecticut v. Indie Guns LLC, NO. (X06) UWY-CV23-6072307S, 2026 WL 2322641 (Ct. Super. Ct. Aug. 6, 2026) The state sued Indie Guns for selling illegal ghost guns into Connecticut. Indie Guns defaulted, but the court only granted partial default judgment—merely … Continue reading →

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