Facts

Genlabs Corporation is a contract packager that was hired by Simplicity International to mix and fill Simplicity's laundry and dish soap products. A dispute arose with respect to some of the packaging. Simplicity filed an action against Genlabs and Genlabs counterclaimed for unpaid invoices.

The court dismissed Simplicity's claims after extensive pretrial proceedings. The case then went to the jury on Genlabs' counterclaims.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Simplicity contended that it did not have to pay the invoices because of packaging issues.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Genlabs contended that it was not responsible for the packaging issues.

Result

Verdict in favor of Genlabs on its counterclaim.

Other Information

Simplicity's motion for a new trial was denied on Sept. 9, 2010. After the trial, the court issued an order regarding reconsideration of its ruling dismissing Simplicity's claims. Thereafter, the parties submitted further briefing and the matter is currently under submission. OTHER INFORMATION: Filed Aug. 24, 2009.

Deliberation

one hour

Length

one day