Fisher Investments
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Ester-C and Other Vitamin Supplements
October 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
September 2017: A federal judge dismissed some of the claims but allowed others to move forward.
October 2016: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that brings similar allegations.
July 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against NBTY, Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Ester-C and other vitamin supplements as “Made in USA” when they actually contain ingredients from foreign countries. (Sweat et al v. NBTY, Inc., Case No. 16-cv-940, M. D. FL.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits about “Made in USA” claims and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding supplements and TINA.org’s coverage of them, click here.
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