January 2021: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which were not disclosed.
February 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Ricola USA for allegedly falsely marketing Ricola Herb Throat Drops as being natural when, according to plaintiffs, they contain artificial and genetically modified ingredients. (Comfort et al v. Ricola USA, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-157, W.D.N.Y.) A few days later, the case was transferred to a different New York Court. (Case No. 19-cv-6089, W.D.N.Y.)
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if green tea and echinacea flower are active ingredients when the back label discloses both are inactive ingredients and menthol is the active ingredient that…
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the therapeutic effect of the cough drops comes from herbs when none of the herbs are active ingredients
January 2016: The lawsuit was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet…
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