False Health Claims

Iovate Health Sciences Protein Products Settlement

Iovate Health Sciences has settled a class action alleging that the company misrepresented the levels of protein in certain of its products. The complaint alleged that the products, sold under the brand names Six Star, MuscleTech, EPIQ, and fuel:one, contained less protein than promised on the products’ labels, packaging, and advertising.  Read more

Cheerios Protein Class Action Lawsuit

This lawsuit alleges that General Mills falsely and misleadingly marketed Cheerios Protein cereal as a high protein alternative to Cheerios, in violation of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and state business codes.   Read more

KT Health Class Action Claims Deceptive Marketing of KT Tape

This lawsuit alleges that KT Health Inc. and its subsidiaries were unjustly enriched, by deceptively advertising their premium priced athletic KT Tape by claiming the product treats a variety of sports-related injuries, in violation of Massachusetts Consumer Protection laws.  Read more

CVS Vitamin E Heart Health Class Action Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit alleges that the vitamin E supplements sold by CVS Pharmacy falsely claim they are beneficial to “heart health.” In fact, the suit claims, the vast majority of scientific studies show that vitamin E has no affect on the cardiovascular system. Vitamin E particularly does not reduce the risk of heart disease,  Read more

NatraBio Homeopathic Products Alleged to Be Falsely Labeled and Ineffective Class Action

This class action alleges that certain of NatraBio’s homeopathic products are falsely advertised and deceptively labeled and that they do not work as advertised.  Read more

MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil Class Action Lawsuit

This lawsuit alleges Schiff Nutrition violated consumer protection laws by overstating the cardio benefits of its MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil supplement.  Read more

Tommie Copper Infused Athletic Apparel Class Action Lawsuit

This lawsuit alleges that Tommie Copper violated consumer protection laws by overstating the health benefits of its “copper-infused” athletic apparel.  Read more

Purina Beneful Kibble Class Action Lawsuit

This lawsuit alleges that Purina Beneful “kibble” pet foods contain toxins harmful to dogs.  Read more

Schiff Nutrition International Consumer Settlement

This case alleges that Schiff Nutrition did not have scientific support for its claims that various of its products were effective in preventing arthritis.  The complaint alleges that the company failed to disclose to consumers that it lacked any scientific support for the claims that its products would “protect” “replenish” “rebuild" or “lubricate” joints – let  Read more