Rebecca Yumul v. Smart Balance, Inc.

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:10-cv-00927

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Margaret M. Morrow

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  1. March 16, 2011

    Smart Balance False Ad Claims Are Preempted: Judge

    A federal judge declined Monday to certify a consumer class in a lawsuit accusing Smart Balance Inc. of misleadingly labeling its margarine in violation of California law, ruling that the proposed class' claims are preempted by federal law.

  2. August 02, 2010

    Smart Balance False Ad Suit Gets Another Shot

    A federal judge is allowing a plaintiff to take another shot at specifying her pleadings in a proposed class action that accuses Smart Balance Inc. of using labeling that misleadingly advertises its Nucoa Margarine as "healthy," even though the product contains trans fat.

  3. April 05, 2010

    Smart Balance Wants Margarine Labeling Suit Tossed

    Smart Balance Inc. has asked a federal judge to toss a proposed class action accusing the company of misleading consumers by labeling its Nucoa Margarine “cholesterol free” and “healthy” even though the product contains trans fats.

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