SHEPARD et al v. GERBER PRODUCTS COMPANY

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:21-cv-01977

Court:

New Jersey

Nature of Suit:

Other Fraud

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Claire C. Cecchi

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