Dorris v. Danone: Stemming the Tide of Greenwashing Litigation

Product liability and mass torts associate Josephine Pechous authored an article for the American Bar Association’s Litigation Section that discusses the case Dorris v. Danone Waters of America and how it highlights increasing consumer lawsuits challenging ambiguous climate-related labeling, such as “carbon neutral,” which a court recently reconsidered and held did not mislead consumers.

The article examines how companies should provide clear, accessible disclosures about climate-related claims, align with the FTC Green Guides and ensure supporting data is readily available to avoid misleading consumers.