Consumer Brands
The challenges raised by current market dynamics and increased regulatory activity mean that consumer brands are at a high risk for class action lawsuits, investigations, and regulatory and enforcement actions. Jenner & Block represents many of the world's largest and most respected consumer brands in the food and beverage, home and personal care, technology, and deferred-interest credit card sectors. We are especially known for successfully defending clients in consumer class action litigation and investigations and have extensive experience in regulatory law and enforcement actions.
Experience
- Represented food industry clients in more than 150 consumer class action lawsuits in the last four years, bringing unique legal and factual knowledge to matters involving claims related to contaminants in products such as PFAS, heavy metals, phthalates, benzene, as well as many food borne pathogens, such as salmonella and listeria and a myriad of GMO-related issues.
- Represent clients against false advertising claims, unfair business practices, and consumer fraud in district courts and appellate courts across the country.
- Counsel and represent clients in regulatory issues regarding consumer finance litigation, including those brought by the CFPB.
- Represent clients in TCPA class action cases, including multidistrict litigation, on issues involving autodialed calls and unsolicited faxes, among others.
- Represent clients in supplier/vendor disputes, including breach of contract, warranty, and indemnity claims, as well as represent clients in seeking insurance coverage arising from damage to products or manufacturing facilities.
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