Blog: The Daily Intake
Barilla’s Motion to Dismiss False Ad Class Action Denied
On October 17, U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna M. Ryu denied Barilla America Inc.’s motion to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit that accused it of falsely representing its pastas as made in Italy [subscription to Law360 required]. The plaintiffs, Jessica Prost and Matthew Sinatro, allege that the company’s federally trademarked phrase, “Italy’s #1 Brand of... Continue Reading