A Web of Identical Lawsuits
The cases are among a slew of near-identical complaints filed across Illinois, all spearheaded by attorneys Laura Luisi and Jamie Holz of Luisi Holz Law, who appear to be leading a coordinated legal blitz against marijuana producers.
The plaintiffs argue that cannabis firms are exploiting a labeling loophole: Illinois caps THC potency in cannabis-infused products but not in cannabis concentrates. By marketing CIPs as concentrates, plaintiffs allege, companies are knowingly deceiving consumers and circumventing the law.
Legal Salvos: “Shotgun Pleading” and Lack of Standing
Acreage and Verano’s legal teams did not mince words. They slammed the complaints for employing “improper group pleading” and “shotgun-style pleading”, accusing the plaintiffs of sweeping accusations without backing them up with specifics—especially regarding product purchases and the alleged mislabeling.
Because the named plaintiffs didn’t purchase many of the products listed, the companies assert that the lawsuits should be dismissed outright for lack of standing.
