September 2019: A federal judge dismissed certain claims but allowed the false advertising claims to move forward.
November 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly marketing its Acetaminophen Rapid Release Gelcaps as being comparable to Tylenol® Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels when, according to plaintiffs, the Tylenol® Gels have “unique laser drilled holes” that the Rite Aid Gelcaps do not have. In addition, the complaint alleges that the Rite Aid gels are “rapid release” when, according to plaintiffs, the medicine does not work faster than non-rapid release products. (Bailey et al v. Rite Aid Corp., Case No. 18-cv-6926, N.D. Cal.)
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: Falsely marketing medicines as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-5476, N.D. Cal.) June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly…
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly advertising its Infants’ Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever and Children’s Fever Reducer & Pain Reliever as…
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly representing that Dreamhouse Fine Foods Gourmet Praline Pecans contain “evaporated cane juice” when, according to plaintiffs,…
In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleading promoting the Kidcents donation program, a system for donating to charity by allowing Rite Aid to…
November 2018: This lawsuit was transferred to a Pennsylvania court. (Case No. 18-cv-2135, M. D. PA.) February 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly stating…
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly misleadingly labeling Rite Aid Day Logic Ultimate Sheer Continuous Spray Sunscreen as having an SPF of 85…
In September 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Rite Aid for allegedly falsely advertising that its Renewal After Sun Gel is made of aloe when, according to the complaint,…
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