Class Action

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

Class Action

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


Case Name (Date)

Parker et al. v. Bayer Corp., GSK Consumer Healthcare, Inc., Rite Aid Corp., and Walgreen Co.
23-cv-3663, E.D. Penn.
(Sept. 2023)


Product/Service

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold+Flu, Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough, Rite Aid Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Relief, Rite Aid Sinus Pressure & Congestion Relief PE, and Walgreens Sinus Pressure & Pain


Allegations

Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant


Status

Pending



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