Rite Aid

Kidcents Donations at Rite Aid

In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleading promoting the Kidcents donation program, a system for donating to charity by allowing Rite Aid to…

Rite Aid Acetaminophen Rapid Release Gelcaps

September 2019: A federal judge dismissed certain claims but allowed the false advertising claims to move forward. November 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly…

Rite Aid Day Logic Ultimate Sheer Continuous Spray Sunscreen

In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly labeling Rite Aid Day Logic Ultimate Sheer Continuous Spray Sunscreen as having an SPF of 85…

Rite Aid Pain Relief Patches

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Rite Aid pain relief patches

Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Rite Aid

Drugstore chain’s No. 1 doctor-recommended claims come down in wake of NAD inquiry.

Rite Aid Renewal After Sun Gel

In September 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly falsely advertising that its Renewal After Sun Gel is made of aloe when, according to the complaint,…

Rite Aid Maximum Strength Pain Relief Lidocaine Patch

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when there are other products that contain more lidocaine

Rite Aid Oral Care Dry Mouth Discs

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products “promote a healthy mouth” when using them contributes to various oral health issues

Rite Aid Non-Drowsy Cough, Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness

Rite Aid’s Nutritional Supplements

November 2018: This lawsuit was transferred to a Pennsylvania court. (Case No. 18-cv-2135, M. D. PA.) February 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly stating…

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Medications

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly advertising its Infants’ Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever and Children’s Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever as…

Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Products

August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-5476, N.D. Cal.) June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly…

Rite Aid Joint Supplements with Glucosamine and Chondroitin

December 2013: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this lawsuit against Rite Aid. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. November 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid,…

Rite Aid Joint Health Supplements

January 2014: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this lawsuit. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. November 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid alleging that the…

Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

These claims are tough to swallow.

Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers

Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.

Dreamhouse Fine Foods Gourmet Praline Pecans

In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly representing that Dreamhouse Fine Foods Gourmet Praline Pecans contain “evaporated cane juice” when, according to plaintiffs,…