Judge Partly Dismisses Class Claims Against Walmart Over Fish Oil Health Claims

( October 22, 2024, 1:58 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal judge granted in part and denied in part Walmart Inc.’s motion to dismiss a putative class action accusing it of violating California’s unfair competition law (UCL) and other laws by misrepresenting the health benefits of its store brand fish oil supplement, finding certain claims preempted by federal regulation but rejecting Walmart’s argument for dismissal based on the doctrine of primary jurisdiction....