Sellers of goods to consumers in the United States have numerous statutory and common-law obligations to represent accurately key characteristics of their products. However, they operate in an environment of rampant commercialism, recurring hyperbole, and near omnipresent “puffery” regarding the alleged superiority of these same products. At some point, deliberate misrepresentation becomes a cause for damages to consumers, which can be claimed under both state and federal laws. Cases such as these raise recurring issues of interest to forensic economists, such as: discussed well the issues “non-GMO” food. presenters in preparing expert testimony at for forensic charged

Misrepresentation in the food industry can lead to consumer damages, and forensic economists can help determine the extent of damages and the appropriate remedy.

Misrepresentation

Key Takeaway: Misrepresentation in the food industry can lead to consumer damages, and forensic economists can help determine the extent of damages and the appropriate remedy.