Lawsuits: Glucosamine’s Promised Relief Mostly Marketing Hype
Consumers report adverse reactions.
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TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Walgreens and others for falsely labeling glucosamine supplements as able to rebuild cartilage and support joint comfort without competent scientific evidence to support such claims. To read more about that action, click here.
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Class-Action Tracker
Generic Store Brand Mucinex Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as safe without disclosing that they are contaminated with the carcinogen benzene
Various Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Walgreens Acne Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contain, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Walgreens Triple Hydration Electrolyte Drink Power Stick Mixes
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no preservatives when they contain preservative ingredients
Ovulation Test Kits
Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits
Walgreens Plastic Grocery Bags
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as recyclable
Complete Home Heavy Duty Cutlery
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are dishwasher safe and heavy duty
Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Sudafed PE, Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe, Benadryl Allergy Plus, Theraflu, NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu, and Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Wal-Phed PE Nasal Decongestant Tablets
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve sinus pressure and congestion
Walgreens Severe Cold & Flu
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as treats nasal congestion
Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants
Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol, Benadryl and Other Cold & Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Walgreens Pink Eye Drops
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat symptoms of pink eye
Tylenol, Vicks, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestion
Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Walgreens Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Allegations: Falsely marketing the product as a “treatment” for minor cuts and abrasions without scientific evidence to support such claims
Walgreens Children’s 12-Hour Cough Relief Cough DM
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they are more suitable for children when they contain the same formulation as the adult version
Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”
Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products
Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Walgreens Pain Relieving Lidocaine Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pain relieving lidocaine patches
Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death
Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
Walgreens Pain Relieving Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine pain relieving patches
Walgreens’ Infants’ Pain & Fever Acetaminophen
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its infants’ product as specifically formulated for infants and different from its Children’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen Oral Suspension when both medications contain the same amount and…
Walgreens Lidocaine Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when other products deliver more lidocaine
Walgreens Cough Medicines with DXM
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “fast-release” when they do not work faster than other products marketed as “fast-release”
Walgreens Women Multivitamin Tablets
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the tablets do not contain gelatin when they contain a “notable” amount of gelatin
Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon for allegedly falsely marketing that store-brand hand sanitizers – including Equate, Up & Up, Walgreens, and Germ-X – “Kill[] 99.99% of germs” when,…
Advertised Prices at Walgreens
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for allegedly charging consumers more than the advertised price of merchandise. For example, plaintiffs claim that the store charged $1.80…
Walgreens Acetaminophen Medications
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for allegedly misleadingly marketing Infants’ Dye-Free Pain & Fever Acetaminophen and Children’s Dye-Free Pain & Fever Acetaminophen as different products…
Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…
Nice! Honey Graham Crackers
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for allegedly misleadingly marketing Nice! Honey Graham Crackers. Specifically, the complaint claims that the retailer misleadingly represents that the main…
Lang Pharma Nutrition’s CoQ-10 Softgels
In July 2018, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed against Lang Pharma Nutrition (a company that supplies retailers with CoQ-10 supplements to sell under…
Finest Nutrition Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreen Co. for allegedly falsely marketing Finest Nutrition glucosamine sulfate dietary supplements as containing 1000mg of glucosamine sulfate when, according to…
Several Brands of Flushable Wipes
In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…
Theranos’s Blood Tests Using Edison Devices
June 2017: A federal judge dismissed the claims in the consolidated action. Some of the claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. while…
Good Delish® Food Products
October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. March 2015: A class-action…
Walgreens Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements
May 2015: The named plaintiff withdrew all of his claims against Walgreen Co. and the Court then dismissed the case When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be…
Walgreens Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements
May 2015: All of the claims in this action were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. May 2014: A federal judge stayed the action…
Walgreen’s Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplements
May 2015: The plaintiff dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. July 2014: A federal judge stayed the action in this case pending…
Walgreen Supplements
July 2014: After a global settlement was reached, this action was administratively closed with the consent of the parties. For more information about the settlement, click here. August 2013: A…
Well at Walgreens Enhanced Absorption Formula CoQ-10
April 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…
Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others
June 2015: Some of the lawsuits were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (MDL Docket Information: In Re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL…
Walgreen Glucosamine Supplements
March 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the revised settlement agreement. January 2015: The parties to the lawsuit renegotiated the settlement agreement and filed an amended agreement in…
Walgreens Ear Pain Relief and Ear Ache Drops
January 2015: A federal judge granted the parties’ joint motion for dismissal. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. February 2014: A false advertising class-action lawsuit alleging…