Klein v. Robert's American Gourmet Food, Inc.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
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Fisher, J.
On this appeal, we are presented with a challenge to the certification of a nationwide, settlement-only class action involving, inter alia, claims of fraud and the violation of sections 349 and 350 of the General Business Law. The facts are largely undisputed.
The defendant Robert’s American Gourmet Food, Inc. (hereinafter Robert) created and distributed snack food products under the brand names Pirate’s Booty™, Fruity Booty™, and Veggie Booty™ (hereinafter the products). The products were manufactured by the defendant Keystone Food Products (hereinafter Keystone).
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