United States: Class Actions

Recorded live at the 2026 Executive Employer Conference, this episode features rapid-fire insights from Littler attorneys discussing critical workplace issues including evolving leave programs, class action litigation strategy, and workplace conflict management. Hosts Claire Deason and Nicole LeFave deliver key takeaways from conference sessions in a condensed format, offering employers practical perspectives on emerging employment law challenges.

A California federal court dismissed a class action lawsuit challenging Carnation Breakfast Essentials' labeling, ruling that emphasizing protein content while disclosing sugar levels on the Nutrition Facts panel does not...

A massive 320-page class action complaint filed on May 4, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has the attention of the cannabis sector. The insurance professionals who underwrite it should also be paying close attention. The case, Murray et al. v. Cresco Labs Inc. et al., represents the most ambitious legal assault yet on the marketing practices of major cannabis multistate operators (MSOs).

Duane Morris Takeaway: The rise of class action litigation has fundamentally transformed the modern legal landscape, and we are proud to announce the publication of the Insurance Class Action Review – 2026...

The global energy landscape in 2025 stands at a moment of profound transformation as oil and gas companies face intensifying scrutiny from regulators, investors, and an increasingly litigious public.

A federal court in California has allowed a class action lawsuit to proceed against mobile ad network InMobi, alleging its SDK violates state wiretap laws by collecting user data without proper disclosure or consent.

On March 31, 2026, Judge Margo Brodie of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York granted a motion to dismiss a putative class action against an exercise equipment company (the “Company”) and its officers and directors for alleged violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Tian v. Peloton Interactive, Inc., 23-cv-4279-MKB (E.D.N.Y. Mar. 31, 2026). Having previously granted a motion to dismiss the action with leave to amend, which we covered here, the Court granted this motion to dismiss with prejudice.

The hospitality industry faces mounting class action litigation across wage and hour disputes, hidden fee allegations, and data breach claims. Duane Morris releases a comprehensive desk reference examining how hotels, restaurants, and travel businesses can navigate this evolving legal landscape and proactively mitigate litigation risk.

A Chicago-based union has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Express Scripts, alleging the pharmacy benefit manager violated RICO by using a Swiss group purchasing organization to hide billions in drug company fees. The lawsuit claims Express Scripts diverted formulary placement fees through Ascent Health Services rather than passing savings to insured parties, breaching its fiduciary duties to help members reduce insurance costs.