Morrison v. Hain Celestial Group, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Vito M. DeStefano, J.

Introduction

Motion by the plaintiffs, William Morrison and Charles Kist, for: (1) leave to amend their verified class action complaint, and (2) further relief amending the caption so as to remove therefrom co-plaintiff William Morrison, inasmuch as he is no longer a shareholder of the defendant corporation, The Main Celestial Group, Inc., is granted in part and denied in part.

Cross motion by the defendants for an order pursuant to, inter alia, CPLR 3211 (a) (7) dismissing the verified complaint is granted.

Factual and Procedural Background

In November…