Jul. 28, 2015
VIDEO: 'Lack of prior substantiation' theory no good in consumer product class actions
The 9th Circuit recently heard argument in a case accusing a supplement maker of falsely advertising its beverage product as clinically proven to "provide fast relief from joint suffering."
Amy P. Lally
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Georgetown Univ Law Ctr; Washington DC
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument this month in Arleen Cabral v. Supple LLC, a case accusing supplement maker Supple of falsely advertising its beverage product as clinically proven to "provide fast relief from joint suffering caused by ailments such as arthritis."
The issue presented on appeal was whether the district court erred in certifying a ...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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