Jury Hands Down a Verdict in Prevagen Deceptive Marketing Case
Verdict comes nine years after TINA.org alerted regulator to supplement’s unsubstantiated health claims.
February 2021: This case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled..
August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-7150, C.D. Cal.)
July 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against the provider of international communication and television services iTalk Global Communications for allegedly violating California law by offering service for a limited period of time without adequately disclosing that consumers who sign up would be enrolled in an automatic renewal program and continuous service plan. Plaintiffs also claim that the company does not adequately disclose its cancellation and refund policies. (Wu et al v. iTalk Global Communications, Inc., Case No. 20STCV25343, California State Court – Los Angeles)
Verdict comes nine years after TINA.org alerted regulator to supplement’s unsubstantiated health claims.
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