Reuters reports that lawyers continue to examine so-called Common Sense Consumption Acts (or cheeseburger bills) passed by several state legislatures in the last year to find the tiniest loophole through which their obese clients may pass. The cheeseburger bills attempt to limit the liability of big food for health problems related to obesity. Some bills, however, have been voted down by the state legislature or been vetoed by the governor. According to the article, nothing is for sure in this crazy, fat-filled world. Companies continue to develop healthy eating marketing strategies and adopt lower calorie, lower fat, lower carb menus to minimize exposure to lawsuits and to stay ahead of consumer trends.
Posted by franchiselawblog at September 2, 2004 04:01 PM