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Litigation

Nov. 4, 2015

Bittersweet sugar v. corn syrup battle begins

There’s little sweetness to be found in the industry battle between the corn syrup and sugar industries: After nearly 4½ years of motions and discovery, the stage is set for a jury trial to begin Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court over false advertising claims.

By Gautham Thomas
Daily Journal Staff Writer

There's little sweetness to be found in the industry battle between the corn syrup and sugar industries: After nearly 41/2 years of motions and discovery, the stage is set for a jury trial to begin Tuesday in Los Angeles federal court over false advertising claims.

The sugar industry seeks $1.5 billion, claiming false advertising under the Lanham Act for the corn industry's use of the terms "...

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