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In April 2014, the media ignited a firestorm of controversy over General Mills’ decision to modify its online Privacy Policy and Legal Terms to include a mandatory arbitration provision. The proviso required consumers who downloaded or printed coupons, “joined an online community,” subscribed to an e-mail newsletter, redeemed a promotion, or participated in any “offering” to forego their right to sue the company in court and instead submit to private, binding arbitration to resolve any disputes with the company. In the face of the outcry over this policy change, the company reversed course and restored its prior legal terms, which contained no mention of arbitration.
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Defeating Certification of “No-Injury” Consumer Protection Class Actions
By Steven P. Benenson
In the past several years, plaintiffs’ firms have threatened or brought class actions against different companies under New Jersey’s Truth-in-Consumer Contract Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA). Here's what you need to know.
Maximizing Future Medical Damages in Paralysis Cases
By Mitch Warnock
When you take a catastrophic injury case involving paralysis, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the problems and pitfalls. In this article, the author explores, from personal experience, the different types of future expenses the client can expect to incur.
Genetic Labeling: Legal Uncertainty for Pharma Product Liability
By Shannon E. McClure and Whitney Mayer
The FDA’s recent approval of 23andMe’s direct-to-consumer genetic test to identify genes associated with 10 common diseases and disorders could result in a widespread expansion of patients armed with individualized health information. This expansion of genetic information in the hands of consumers potentially impacts regulatory and litigation issues for pharmaceutical companies.
By ljnstaff
Discussion of major rulings out of Texas and California.
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