ChapStick Natural Claims
Allegations: False natural claims
Robitussin Cold + Flu Syrups
Case Name (Date)
Riccio et al. v. Pfizer, Inc.
23-cv-13843, N.D. Ill.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Robitussin Cold + Flu products
Allegations
Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Status
Pending
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