Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Rite Aid Non-Drowsy Cough, Cold and Flu Medicines
Case Name (Date)
Lemus et al. v. Rite Aid Corp.
22-cv-253, C.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2022)
Product/Service
Rite Aid over-the-counter cough, cold, and flu medicines
Allegations
Falsely marketing medicines as “Non-Drowsy” when the active ingredient (dextromethorphan hydrobromide or DXM) causes drowsiness
Status
Settled
(Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to class members
Class-Action Tracker
Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Rite Aid Oral Care Dry Mouth Discs
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products “promote a healthy mouth” when using them contributes to various oral health issues
Rite Aid Pain Relief Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing Rite Aid pain relief patches
Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products
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
Rite Aid Maximum Strength Pain Relief Lidocaine Patch
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when there are other products that contain more lidocaine
Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death
Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Products
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…
Rite Aid’s Infants’ and Children’s Acetaminophen Medications
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…
Rite Aid Acetaminophen Rapid Release Gelcaps
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…
Dreamhouse Fine Foods Gourmet Praline Pecans
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,…
Kidcents Donations at Rite Aid
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…
Rite Aid’s Nutritional Supplements
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…
Rite Aid Day Logic Ultimate Sheer Continuous Spray Sunscreen
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…
Rite Aid Renewal After Sun Gel
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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