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11th Circuit Vacates $32M Class Action Settlement Against Sunglasses Maker Costa Del Mar

"As our recent decision in Williams makes clear, a district court abuses its discretion in approving a class action settlement when the named plaintiffs lack Article III standing to pursue injunctive relief, yet the district court considers the injunctive relief when determining whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate," Judge Elizabeth L. Branch wrote the 12-page opinion for the circuit's panel.
5 minute read

Law.com

Why the Wide Range of Roundup Verdicts? It Might Depend on What Juries Hear About the EPA

The wide range of Roundup verdicts, from defense wins for Monsanto to a $2.25 billion award, could be due to what jurors hear at trial about the EPA and foreign regulatory agencies.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Should Change Animal Testing Laws to Better Fit ABA Resolution Seeking to 'Replace, Reduce and Refine' Methods

Significantly, the statute expressly excepts application of this "to any animal test conducted for the purposes of medical research."
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Consumer Class Action Accuses Mercedes-Benz of Concealing Defective Interior Trims

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Food Court in Session: Is This Wave of Lawsuits Frivolous or Justified?

"The lawsuits can make for a good laugh, but, unfortunately, the data is no joke," said Matthew Webb, senior vice president of legal reform policy at the Institute for Legal Reform.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Kelly Toys Seeks Damages Over Build-a-Bear's Alleged Copyright of 'Squishmallows' Product

The manufacturer accuses Build-a-Bear of more than $300 million worth of trade dress and copyright infringement with "copycat" Skoosherz plush toys.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Online Retailers Frustrated That FTC Fake-Review Ban Would Give Tech Giants a Pass

Hindering the agency's efforts to crack down on shady reviews is Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which provides online platform with immunity to claims stemming from third-party content.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Sun-Maid's 'Yogurt-Covered' Raisin Accused of Falsely Advertising Product as 'Healthy Snack'

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be among the first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Google Hit With Consumer Class Action Claiming Pixel Pro 6 Smartphone Has Overheating Defect

"Google is well aware of the Product's Defect; Google has included a section on its website entitled 'Help keep your Pixel phone from feeling too warm or hot.' Google has failed to initiate a campaign informing consumers of the Defect and/or recalling the Product and removing it from the market," the complaint said about the Google Pixel Pro 6 smartphone.
3 minute read

Law.com

'Criminal Indifference to Health and Safety:' Highway Laborer Claims Exposure to Toxic PPG, Sherwin-Williams' Products Led to Cancer

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar, ALM's source for immediate alerting on just-filed cases in state and federal courts. Law.com Radar now offers state court coverage nationwide. Sign up today and be first to know about new suits in your region, practice area or client sector.
3 minute read

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