Class Action

Rite Aid Pain Relief Patches

Class Action

Rite Aid Pain Relief Patches


Case Name (Date)

Neu et al. v. Rite Aid Corp.
23-cv-3242, E.D.N.Y.
(April 2023)


Product/Service

Rite Aid Maximum Strength Pain Relief Lidocaine Patch


Allegations

Falsely advertising that patches last up to 12 hours when they cannot adhere to skin for more than 4 hours and often peel off within minutes of light activity

Misleadingly marketing products as maximum strength when other products deliver more lidocaine

Falsely marketing that patches “Desensitize Aggravated Nerves” when patches are not capable of providing such relief


Status

Pending



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