Matt Kaplan was quoted in a Thomson Reuters article, “Food Companies Confront Spike in Consumer Fraud Lawsuits,” on the dramatic increase in the number of such cases and the effect on the food industry. Matt predicts a rise in litigation resulting from local government enforcement efforts, or the “Bloomberg effect,” a reference to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s legal battles over his proposed ban on large-sized sugary drinks. Matt believes that consumer cases involving “organic” products may also increase due to consumers’ belief that such products are healthier.