A case against SCRAM of California, Inc. was dismissed by a California federal judge. The judge stated that the plaintiffs failed to provide sufficient legal grounds for the case to be heard. The plaintiffs have 21 days to file an amended complaint to fix the overlying deficiencies. The judge failed to find a “cognizable legal theory” and that there was “the absence of sufficient facts alleged under cognizable legal theory.” According to the judge, the plaintiffs failed to show how SCRAM had misrepresented its products. There was no indication who made false representations about the alcohol monitoring device. The plaintiffs also failed to show when the alleged falsehoods were presented or how they were communicated.
The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court of the Central District of California. Judge Christina Snyder is hearing the case and will decide on the future legitimacy of the claim. The plaintiffs have yet to show how they are entitled to relief and have asked the court to postpone any class certification. Jurisdictions across the country have praised the alcohol monitoring device for its effectiveness. The likelihood of a false-positive is very low. SCRAM is court approved and meets tough scrutiny under cross-examination.