consumer products

Drywall Litigation Update

August 25, 2010 11:25

The Georgia Superior Court has preliminarily approved a $6.5 million settlement between the Lowe's home improvement stores and a nationwide proposed class of drywall purchasers. Vereen v. Lowe's Home Centers Inc., SU10-CV-2267B (Ga. Super. Ct., Muscogee Cty.). The proposed resolution of...

Snapple The Best Stuff in Court - Consumer Class Action Denied

August 24, 2010 11:40

Earlier this month a trial court in New York denied class certification purchaser of Snapple beverages who complained that drinks labeled “All Natural” are somehow misleading because they contain high fructose corn syrup.  See Weiner v. Snapple Beverage Corp., (S.D.N.Y....

State Supreme Court Adopts Risk Utility Test for Defect

August 23, 2010 11:24

The South Carolina Supreme Court last week vacated a $31 million verdict for a minor injured in a Ford Bronco rollover accident.  Branham v. Ford Motor Co., 2010 WL 3219499 (S.C. 8/16/10).  The case raises a number of interesting points for our readers. This was a product...

Senate Moves Forward With Compromise Food Safety Act

August 18, 2010 11:40

U.S. Senate negotiators apparently reached an agreement last week on food safety legislation in order to have it ready for the full Senate to consider when lawmakers return from the summer recess. The group that negotiated the framework for the new Senate version of the Food...

Toyota Court Recognizes "Apex" Rule for Corporate Executive Depositions

August 17, 2010 11:38

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled last week that two top Toyota executives do not have to give depositions in a personal injury lawsuit involving the death of a Flint, Mich., woman whose vehicle allegedly suddenly accelerated and struck a tree. See Alberto v. Toyota Motor Corporation,...