Muscletech Protein Powders and Workout Supplements
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers for products
In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Muscletech for allegedly falsely marketing that its Platinum 100% BCAA 8:1:1 dietary supplements will promote muscle protein synthesis, ensure muscles are primed for muscle-building, and provide key building blocks of muscles when, according to plaintiffs, scientific research shows that the dietary supplements do not work as advertised and actually negatively impact protein synthesis. (Sabatano et al v. Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A. Inc. a/k/a Muscletech, Case No. 19-cv-8924, S.D.N.Y.)
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled containers for products
July 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiffs’ individual claims were dismissed When…
April 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. November 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A. The…
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