Federal legalization of marijuana is likely to trigger a wave of lawsuits involving marijuana firms, but the nature and scope of these legal challenges will be complex and multifaceted. While legalization would remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act’s Schedule…

Cannabis companies have increasingly faced lawsuits alleging that they mislead consumers about the health benefits of their products. These legal actions often arise because some companies promote cannabis or related products with claims that are not supported by solid scientific…

The alcohol industry is increasingly facing scrutiny and legal challenges related to addiction claims, with class action lawsuits emerging as a significant form of legal response. These lawsuits generally allege that alcohol manufacturers and distributors have engaged in deceptive marketing…

The idea that soda companies could face autism lawsuits next is a complex and emerging topic that touches on public health concerns, legal trends, and scientific debates. While there have been recent lawsuits targeting baby food companies over alleged links…

Beverage giants are increasingly facing lawsuits over false health claims, particularly related to marketing their products as “all natural,” “healthy,” or beneficial for specific health conditions. These legal challenges stem from allegations that companies mislead consumers by making claims that…

States are increasingly considering lawsuits against major food companies over the health costs associated with ultra-processed foods, which are linked to chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obesity, and cardiovascular problems. These lawsuits claim that…

The sugar industry is increasingly facing legal scrutiny and lawsuits that echo, in some ways, the historic legal battles once waged against Big Tobacco. While the contexts differ, the underlying theme is similar: industries accused of knowingly contributing to widespread…

Fast food chains are increasingly involved in legal battles related to government regulations, but the nature of these lawsuits varies widely and is often complex. While they are not universally suing over every government regulation, there are notable instances where…

Food companies increasingly face class action lawsuits over allegations of label fraud, where consumers claim they were misled by inaccurate or deceptive product labeling. These lawsuits typically arise when companies market their products with claims that do not align with…

The Flint water crisis stands as a landmark case in the history of environmental justice and public health litigation, but it is far from being the only instance of water contamination lawsuits. While Flint’s situation brought unprecedented national and international…