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Nov. 26, 2025

9th Circuit Fills Glass Left Empty by New York Courts on Class-Wide GBL Statutory Damage

For The Defense

Nelson Mullins partner Daniel Harkins recently authored an article titled “9th Circuit Fills Glass Left Empty by New York Courts on Class-Wide GBL Statutory Damages,” published in the October issue of For The Defense (FTD).

FTD is the flagship publication of the Association of Lawyers Defending Business and the only national monthly magazine tailored specifically for civil defense practitioners. The publication highlights key legal developments and emerging trends in civil litigation.

In his article, Harkins analyzes the Ninth Circuit’s notable decision in Montera v. Premier Nutrition and its implications for class-wide statutory damages under New York’s false advertising statute—General Business Law §§ 349 & 350.

Harkins concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation and class-action defense, representing clients across a range of industries, including consumer goods, transportation, and technology.

You may read the full article here.