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Sodium content claims against Denny’s dismissed

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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April 16 2010

A federal court in Illinois has dismissed putative class claims alleging that Denny’s Corp. fails to inform consumers that some of its menu items contain excessive levels of salt

RICO claims against Applebee’s and Weight Watchers dismissed

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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April 16 2010

A federal court in Kansas has dismissed a putative class action filed against Applebee’s International, Inc. and Weight Watchers International, Inc., finding that the claims raised under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) were not sufficiently alleged

Taco Bell appeals insurance coverage case to Ninth Circuit

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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May 13 2011

Taco Bell has requested that the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals review a district court determination that three insurance companies are not required to provide coverage under commercial liability policies for economic loss allegedly arising from decreased patronage in the wake of a 2006 E. coli outbreak

Focus on obesity

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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March 4 2011

The parties to obesity-related litigation, brought on behalf of several teenagers against fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. in 2002, have filed a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice

Brazilian court orders McDonald’s to compensate former manager for weight gain

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Brazil
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October 29 2010

According to a news source, a Brazilian judge has ordered McDonald's Corp. to pay one of its former franchise managers US$17,500 because he gained 65 pounds over the 12 years he worked for the company

Pelman v. McDonald’s Corp.: no class certification for obese teens

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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October 29 2010

A judge from the U.S. Court of International Trade, sitting by designation in a New York federal district court, has determined that the obesity-related claims filed in 2002 against McDonald’s Corp. cannot be pursued as a class action

Challengers seek expedited argument on NYC large-size soda ban

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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December 7 2012

Soft drink manufacturers and restaurateurs have reportedly requested that the court re-schedule oral arguments in their challenge to a New York City prohibition on the sale of sweetened beverages in sizes that exceed 16 ounces

New claims filed: medical monitoring sought for animals from pet food co., foie gras ban challenged, trade secret dispute over beer bottle design, challenge to “guiltless” alcohol beverage trademark

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Canada, Netherlands, USA
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July 13 2012

A New York resident has filed a putative class action against Diamond Pet Foods and Amazon.com, seeking medical monitoring for pets that consumed recalled Salmonella-tainted pet food

Court rulings

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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July 13 2012

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided which of the parties sued over an E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens of Sizzler Steak House patrons in 2000 and caused the death of a 3-year-old are liable for consequential damages, indemnity and costs under various supply chain and insurance contracts

Brazilian regulator fines Mcdonald’s over Happy Meal promotion

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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Brazil
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April 26 2013

The consumer regulatory agency of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has reportedly fined McDonald's US$1.6 million for allegedly marketing to children. Procon SP