Ghost
TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center found energy drink company using multifaceted deceptive marketing campaign directed at minors.
Ghost Nutritional Powders
Case Name (Date)
Edelen et al. v. Ghost, LLC
22-cv-5747, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2022)
Product/Service
Ghost nutritional powders
Allegations
Deceptively representing the number of calories in one serving of Ghost products
Status
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Legal Action
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MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…