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January 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. Later in the month, the case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Case No. 20-cv-12, C. D. Cal.)
November 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Juice Plus+ Company and Natural Alternatives International for allegedly failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions for dietary supplements resulting in consumers being charged without their consent. (Lunsford et al v. The Juice Plus+ Company, LLC and Natural Alternatives International, Inc., Case No. 19-STCV42051, California State Court – Los Angeles)
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