This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Frederic Block denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action based on claims of false or misleading food labeling. Judge Joan M. Azrack denied a motion for a reduction in sentence. Judge Eric R. Komitee denied defendant’s motion to dismiss the indictment against him.

False or Misleading Food Labeling

In Winans v. Ornua Foods North America, 23 CV 1198 (EDNY, April 23, 2024), Block denied a motion to dismiss a putative class action concerning misrepresentations in the packaging of Kerrygold Butter Products.