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Rite Aid Non-Drowsy Cough, Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

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



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