27 November 2024
Deals and Wins
Foley Secures Ninth Circuit Victory for Del Monte in Labeling Dispute
Foley & Lardner LLP successfully represented Del Monte Foods in securing a victory before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which affirmed the dismissal of a class action lawsuit accusing Del Monte of false advertising through deceptive labeling practices. The lawsuit, filed in California by an Oregon consumer, alleged that Del Monte falsely marketed its fruit cups as “natural” despite containing synthetic preservatives.