Class Action Insider

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held in two companion cases that courts properly can consider the wording on the back labels of products to clarify any ambiguous claims on the front labels.

Dark chocolate is a beloved treat for many, known for its rich flavor and potential health benefits. However, a slew of new lawsuits allege that some dark chocolate products may contain elevated levels of heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, which can be potentially harmful to human health, particularly for children and pregnant women.

The Ninth Circuit recently held that previously deceived consumers lacked Article III standing to enjoin Coca-Cola from labeling its Coke products as free of artificial flavors and chemical preservatives where they alleged nothing more than an interest in proper labeling.