
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil Supplements
Allegations: Falsely marketing that dietary supplements promote “heart health” and provide various heart health benefits without scientific evidence to support such claims
March 2017: This case was dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. to allow plaintiffs to re-file in state court.
November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against NBTY, Inc. and Nature’s Bounty, Inc. for allegedly deceptively advertising that Ginkgo Biloba supplements will provide a variety of health benefits – such as improving mild memory problems, supporting mental alertness, and supporting healthy brain function – without scientific evidence to support such claims. (Petkevicius et al v. NBTY, Inc. and Nature’s Bounty, Inc., Case No. 14-cv-2616, S.D. Cal.).
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Allegations: Falsely marketing that dietary supplements promote “heart health” and provide various heart health benefits without scientific evidence to support such claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain fish oil and two omega-3 fatty acids that naturally occur in fish
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