Jessica Griffith

Jul 29, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Beckwith |Jessica Griffith |Nicole Sockett

As chemicals of concern litigation continues to surge across the nation, companies increasingly find their products under scrutiny for alleged contamination of these “forever chemicals.”  These “forever chemicals” have become a focal point for environmental and consumer protection lawsuits, as plaintiffs’ attorneys increasingly target companies to leverage the frequent media attention surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) chemicals.

Jul 29, 2024 | lexology.com | Baldassare Vinti |Jessica Griffith |Nicole Sockett |Michael Beckwith

As chemicals of concern litigation continues to surge across the nation, companies increasingly find their products under scrutiny for alleged contamination of these “forever chemicals.” These “forever chemicals” have become a focal point for environmental and consumer protection lawsuits, as plaintiffs’ attorneys increasingly target companies to leverage the frequent media attention surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) chemicals.

Jun 24, 2024 | lexology.com | Baldassare Vinti |Jessica Griffith |Peter Angelica

In today’s market, eco-friendly claims can serve as a tool for companies looking to attract environmentally conscious consumers. However, this surge in green marketing has also caught the attention of the plaintiffs’ bar, which is increasingly scrutinizing these claims for lucrative opportunities in potential lawsuits. As demonstrated by recent legal actions, companies must tread carefully to avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing and the ensuing legal challenges.

Jun 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jessica Griffith |Baldassare Vinti |Jeffrey Warshafsky

Many brands have reformulated beloved products with “cleaner” ingredients, while others have curated a special selection of “clean” products to offer their customers.  Advertisers’ efforts, however, can run into trouble if consumers reasonably believe the “clean” labeling does not match what is contained in the product. Sephora recently faced this issue in a purported class action challenging its “Clean at Sephora” seal.

Jan 18, 2024 | mondaq.com | Jessica Griffith

The role of juries in adjudicating cases has long been the subject of consternation and debate by those in the legal system. In civil jury trials, the jury acts as the fact-finder and must determine the proper level of liability (and where applicable, damages) to assign the defendant. Much psychological research has focused on how to craft trial procedures to assist juries with this complex task.