This session will review the key aspects of class action lawsuits within the food and beverage industries, from both the legal and business perspective. From there, George Ellinidis, the International Vice-President, and General Counsel of the J.M. Smucker Co., will unpack the Robin Hood Flour class action lawsuit that he oversaw several years ago.

Topics of discussion include:

• Learning the legal basics of class action lawsuits through a review of notable or recent contamination cases
• Learning the key factors, from a business perspective, with managing class action lawsuits
• Managing reputational damage
• Appreciating the costs of litigation
• An in-depth review of the Robin Hood flour class action lawsuit