· 6/28/1948
Griffin v. Sheldon
Citations
- 78 F. Supp. 466
- 11 Alaska 607
- 1948 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2503
How courts have described this case
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- concluding that a product’s labeling did not mislead consumers where there was “no extrinsic evidence that the perceptions of ordinary consumers align with [FDA] labeling standards”
- finding that a product’s labeling was not likely misleading to consumers under the GBL even though its labeling violated FDA standards
- finding that a product’s labeling was not likely misleading to consumers under the GBL even though its labeling violated FDA standards
- finding that plaintiffs failed to show a likelihood of success on the merits of their GBL §§ 349-50 claim even though defendant’s label violated FDA standards
- distinguishing between violations of FDA and New York state labeling standards and actionable claims under GBL sections 349 and 350
- noting public interest would'be “well served by ensuring that consumers do not purchase a product based on false advertising”
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