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Ninth Circuit returns contaminated burger case to District Court

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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February 15 2013

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a district court ruling dismissing the emotional distress claims filed by a deputy sheriff who

Fourth lawsuit challenges length of Subway’s sandwiches

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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February 1 2013

In addition to a lawsuit filed in Illinois and two filed in New Jersey, a fourth has been filed against Subway Sandwich Shops Inc. in Pennsylvania

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

PCRM failed to investigate grilled chicken claims, court dismisses Prop. 65

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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August 17 2012

A California court has reportedly dismissed claims filed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) against fast-food chains, finding that the group failed to investigate its allegations before suing under Proposition 65 (Prop. 65

Longneck beer bottles not unreasonably dangerous in Texas bars

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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August 10 2012

A Texas appeals court has dismissed product liability and negligence claims filed by a woman injured when she was struck twice in the face with a longneck beer bottle during a birthday celebration at a bar known for its violence

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

Taco Bell customer questions the beef content of tacos, burritos

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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January 28 2011

A California resident has filed a putative class action against Taco Bell Corp., alleging that the company violates consumer protection laws by mislabeling some of its beef products as containing seasoned beef “when in fact a substantial amount of the filling contains substances other than beef.”

Court dismisses class action over salt in Denny’s menu items

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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January 14 2011

A New Jersey appellate court has dismissed the second amended complaintin a putative class action filed by a man who claims that Denny's meals contain excessive undisclosed levels of sodium in violation of the state's Consumer Fraud Act

Cases recently decidedexploding snails, state alcohol beverage laws, e.coli- tainted meat outbreak

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP
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USA
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January 7 2011

According to a news source, a small claims court in California has exonerated two seafood restaurant supervisors for alleged negligence in the case of the exploding escargot