Dentons represents supplement, cosmetics, and food companies in complex class actions. Sandy Hauser heads the team from New York. Michael Duvall in Los Angeles defends claims involving Ziploc freezer and storage products allegedly leaching microplastics and nanoplastics, as well as cosmetic brands facing allegations of false “Never Animal Tested” and “Cruelty Free” marketing. He also handles class actions asserting misleading labeling of protein powders for heavy metals, including lead, and disputes over allegedly deceptive promotional pricing, advising clients on risk mitigation and regulatory exposure.
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Work highlights
Represented SC Johnson in a putative class action claiming that its Ziploc bags and containers leached microplastics and nanoplastics during normal use, allegedly leading to health risks and damages due to misleading labeling as microwave safe and suitable for freezer use.
Defended a leading food and nutrition company in a class action lawsuit regarding misleading labeling claims about heavy metals, notably lead, in protein powder.
Defended a leading manufacturer of avocado and olive oil, along with its retail partners, in class actions claiming mislabeling and deceptive labeling of avocado oil due to the inclusion of other oils that did not meet purity specifications.
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Sandy Hauser
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Michael Duvall