Tag: restaurant
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Court Denies Temporary Relief Sought in Challenge to Foie Gras Ban, Sets Briefing Schedule
A federal court in California has denied the ex parte request of foie gras producers to temporarily halt California’s enforcement of a ban on the sale of any product that is the result of force-feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging its liver beyond normal size. Association des Éleveurs de Canards et d’Oies du Québec…
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Court Rulings: Damages Apportioned Along Supply Chain in E. Coli Litigation, Taco Bell Cleared of Unauthorized Text Message Claims, “Heart Attack” and “Bypass” Sandwich Dispute Resolved, False Ad Suit over Muscle Milk® to Proceed, Skinny Girl Margarita® “All Natural” Claims Survive Motion to Dismiss, Conditions Imposed on Pesticide Spraying
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has decided which of the parties sued over an E. coli outbreak that sickened dozens of Sizzler Steak House patrons in 2000 and caused the death of a 3-year-old are liable for consequential damages, indemnity and costs under various supply chain and insurance contracts. Kriefall v. Sizzler USA Franchise, Inc., Nos. 2009AP1212 &…
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NYC Board of Health to Consider Proposed Limit on Soft Drink Sizes
The New York City Board of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has called a July 24, 2012, public hearing to gather feedback on Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recommendation to limit the size of sugar-sweetened beverages sold at local food service establishments. The 11 member board reportedly voted unanimously at a June 12, 2012, meeting to publish…
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Lawsuits Concluded: No Trademark for “Texas Toast,” No Class Claims for Joe’s Crab Shack Employees, No Racial Discrimination Class Claims Against McDonald’s, No Wrongful Death Suit Against Dole Food, No Antitrust Action Against Whole Foods
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that the Roskam Baking Co. did not infringe a trademark by using the term “Texas Toast” in selling its packaged croutons. T. Marzetti Co. v. Roskam Baking Co., No. 10-3784 (6th Cir., decided May 25, 2012). Marzetti apparently began using the Texas Toast mark for its frozen garlic…
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Consumer Watchdog Groups Urge PBS to Stop Chick-fil-A Promotions
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), Public Citizen and Corporate Accountability International are reportedly urging the PBS network to “end a four-year marketing agreement between the popular children’s show ‘Martha Speaks’ and the fast food chain Chick-fil-A.” The marketing agreement includes 15-second ads for the restaurant before and after the show and in-store giveaways…
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Various Government Agencies Investigating Chipotle’s Hiring Practices
Chipotle Mexican Grill has filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) advising that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia “is conducting an investigation into possible criminal securities law violations relating to our employee work authorization verification compliance and related disclosures and statements.” The probe follows investigations into the company’s compliance…
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Court Allows Truck Driver’s Civil Rights Claims to Proceed Against Burger King Franchisee
A federal court in Pennsylvania has denied the motion for summary judgment filed by a Burger King franchisee sued for violating the civil rights of an African-American truck driver who alleged that restaurant employees spit in his sandwich before serving it. Goodwin v. Fast Food Enters. #3, LLP, No. 10-23 (W.D. Pa., decided May 16, 2012).…