Much At Stake In Pending 'Natural' Class Action Appeals
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A number of proposed class actions concerning "natural" food claims are pending in the Ninth Circuit, following lower court decisions dismissing the suits, denying class certification and/or granting summary judgment to defendants. Their outcomes could be significant in shaping the course of related litigation going forward in the supplement and personal care industries.
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