Study reveals 2018 was most active year for class action filings in food, beverage industry
Continued success for the “reasonable consumer” defense, courts’ acceptance of formerly rejected damages models and increased attention toward multifunction ingredients and other ingredient labeling are just some of the factors the report examines.
Perkins Coie, Seattle, Wash., released its 2018 Food Litigation Year in Review report. Authored by the firm’s food litigation team, the third annual report analyzes significant verdicts, trends driving lawsuit filings and notable legal developments impacting the food and beverage industry.
With 158 filings, the report reveals that 2018 was one of the most active years for class action filings, and that pace will not slow down this year. Continued success for the “reasonable consumer” defense, courts’ acceptance of formerly rejected damages models and increased attention toward multifunction ingredients and other ingredient labeling are just some of the factors the report examines.