
Various Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Bianucci et al. v. Rite Aid Corp.
24-cv-3356, E.D. Penn.
(July 2024)
Edwards et al. v. Rite Aid Corp.
24-cv-3691, E.D. Penn.
(Aug. 2024)
Hale et al. v. Rite Aid Corp.
24-cv-3885, E.D. Penn.
(Aug. 2024)
Judka et al. v. Rite Aid Corp.
24-cv-3381, E.D. Penn.
(July 2024)
Rite Aid
Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in June 2024
Pending
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products “promote a healthy mouth” when using them contributes to various oral health issues
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Rite Aid pain relief patches
Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when there are other products that contain more lidocaine
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.
Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.
Drugstore chain’s No. 1 doctor-recommended claims come down in wake of NAD inquiry.
These claims are tough to swallow.
Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.