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Does “Stone Ground Wheat” Mean Whole Grain? A New York Court Examines Consumer Expectations Under GBL §§ 349 and 350
New York’s consumer protection statutes, General Business Law (“GBL”) §§ 349 and 350, prohibit materially deceptive business practices and false advertising directed at consumers.
Jeffrey Haber
4 days ago9 min read
Conclusory Claims Fall Short: Second Department Dismisses Fraud and GBL § 349 Claims Against Insurance Adjuster
Conclusory allegations, even when bolstered by informal communications, such as text messages, will not substitute for well-pleaded facts showing materially misleading conduct or a specific misrepresentation.
Jeffrey Haber
May 35 min read
Licorice Sticks and New York's General Business Law
In Libman v. Hershey Co., 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 31769(U), (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County May 5, 2025) (here), the motion court was asked to consider whether a front-of-the-package label on the Twizzlers candy wrapper violated General Business Law (“GBL”) §§ 349 and 350.
Jeffrey Haber
May 21, 20256 min read
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