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· 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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Judges: Dimond

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