Pre-Emption Rulings Could Brighten 'Halo Effect’ For Structure/Function Claims On Labeling
Executive Summary
Class action plaintiffs have a narrower window to challenge structure/function claims as misleading under recent Ninth Circuit court ruling that federal law pre-empts state laws concerning product claims. A “headache” for plaintiffs, the ruling provides retailers and manufacturers cause for motions to dismiss.
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