FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Common Sense Consumption Act: Provide for Limited Liability of Food Manufacturers, Packers, Distributors, and Others from Claims Relating to Weight Gain and Obesity; Provide for Exceptions to Such Liability; Provide for Pleading Requirements Relating to Claims; Provide for a Stay During the Pendency of Any Motion; Provide for Applicability of Claims; Provide for Related Matters; Repeal Conflicting Laws; and for Other Purposes

Authors

Sirce ElliotFollow

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Peach Sheet

Abstract

The Act prohibits consumers from filing claims against food manufacturers, packers, distributors, and others, based on the legal theory that the foods caused weight gain or obesity. However, there are exceptions to the limited liability for adulteration or misbranding violations and any other material federal or state law violations. The Act provides definitions of terms and requires that one plead with particularity any claims arising under the exemption for adulteration or misbranding.

Recommended Citation

Sirce Elliot, FOOD, DRUGS, AND COSMETICS Common Sense Consumption Act: Provide for Limited Liability of Food Manufacturers, Packers, Distributors, and Others from Claims Relating to Weight Gain and Obesity; Provide for Exceptions to Such Liability; Provide for Pleading Requirements Relating to Claims; Provide for a Stay During the Pendency of Any Motion; Provide for Applicability of Claims; Provide for Related Matters; Repeal Conflicting Laws; and for Other Purposes, 21 Ga. St. U. L. Rev. (2004).
Available at: https://readingroom.law.gsu.edu/gsulr/vol21/iss1/12