Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds
The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
In January 2014, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging that T.C.C.D. International misleadingly labels Buckpower, a dietary supplement containing New Zealand Red Deer Antler Velvet. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the supplement has the ability to “increase muscle strength & recovery,” “promote healthy joint function,” “improve[] energy & endurance,” and “boost[] libido” when, in reality, it does not work as advertised. We do not know why the plaintiffs dismissed the complaint. (Clark et al v. T.C.C.D. International, Inc. and Does 1-10, Case No. 13-cv-08140, C. D. CA.).
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding the marketing of supplements containing deer antler velvet and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
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Stephanie Zimmermann, Chicago Suntimes
Alexandra S. Levine, Politico