This week was ruff for a group of pet owners whose putative mislabeling class action against Champion Petfoods USA, Inc. was unanimously rejected by the Tenth Circuit. In Renfro v. Champion Petfoods USA, Inc., No. 20-1274 (10th Cir. Feb. 15, 2022), the Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of the plaintiffs’ claims alleging affirmative misrepresentations and omissions about the quality and/or ingredients of Champion’s dog food. In so affirming, the Tenth Circuit held that general statements like “Trusted Everywhere” and “Biologically Appropriate” would not deceive or mislead reasonable consumers.Continue Reading Tenth Circuit Rules Pet Owners’ Class-Action Bark Has No Bite
Sabrina McGraw
Sabrina McGraw is an associate at the San Francisco office at Covington & Burling LLP. Her practice focuses on high-stakes insurance recovery and coverage litigation for policyholders at both the trial and appellate levels. Her work includes representation of national sports leagues seeking recovery for losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and companies in the aircraft industry seeking recovery for losses arising from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. She has drafted approximately 20 appellate briefs and letters.
Sabrina also maintains an active pro bono practice, which includes insurance recovery, adoptions, and guardianships. Prior to joining the firm, Sabrina was a law clerk to the Honorable Andrew P. Gordon, United States District Judge for the District of Nevada.