FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams
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Prime Energy Drinks
Case Name (Date)
Drugas et al. v. Prime Hydration LLC
23-cv-8552, S.D.N.Y.
(Sept. 2023)
Preudhomme et al. v. Prime Hydration, LLC
24-cv-3568, S.D.N.Y.
(May 2024)
In Re: Prime Energy Consumer Litigation
24-cv-2657, S.D.N.Y.
(April 2024)
Product/Service
PRIME Energy drinks
Allegations
Drinks contain more caffeine than advertised
Status
Drugas case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Preudhomme case: Consolidated with Vera case as In Re: Prime Energy Consumer Litigation
In Re: Prime Energy Consumer Litigation: Pending
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