<i>Pom v. Coke</i> Could Create a Juicy Precedent on Food Labels

Food companies will be watching closely a Supreme Court case this spring that could establish the fate of private causes of action challenging food labeling. While the case focuses on federal law, it also has implications for state causes of action. In particular, the class action bar has been prolific in its challenges to food labels, and this case could affect the future viability of such actions.

28 minute read February 28, 2014 at 11:00 PM
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Kyle-Beth Hilfer
<i>Pom v. Coke</i> Could Create a Juicy Precedent on Food Labels

Food companies will be watching closely a Supreme Court case this spring that could establish the fate of private causes of action challenging food labeling. In a case brought by POM Wonderful (POM) against Coca-Cola Co., Inc.

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