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Allegations: Falsely advertising products as free of artificial flavors
Since 2019, dozens of false advertising class-action lawsuits have been filed regarding the marketing of Seresto flea and tick collars. More information on each lawsuit is below.
Case Name (Date) |
Allegations | Status |
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In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation MDL No. 3009, Lead Case No. 21-cv-4447, N.D. Ill. |
Falsely representing that products protect pets from fleas and ticks for eight months without disclosing that they may cause serious side effects, including vomiting and death | Settled (Preliminarily approved) |
Pipeling et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 23-cv-55, D.N.J. (Jan. 2023) |
Falsely representing that products protect pets from fleas and ticks for eight months without disclosing that they may cause serious side effects, including vomiting and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Byrd et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-2445, D. Kan. (Nov. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Shannon et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-20, W.D. Va. (Oct. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Trotter et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-2183, M.D. Fla. (Sept. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Ruley et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-20, W.D. Va. (Sept. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Hitt et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-1657, N.D. Ohio (Sept. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Mohamed et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-6011, E.D. Cal. (Sept. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Miller et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-963, N.D.N.Y. (Sept. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Bullard et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 22-cv-6014, S.D. Fla. (Sept. 2022) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Levensten et al. v. Elanco Animal Health Inc. et al. 21-cv-4445, E.D. Penn. (May 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Boulware-Jones et al. v. Bayer Corp. et al. 21-cv-4450, D.N.J. (May 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Gjelland et al. v. Elanco Animal Health, Inc. 21-cv-1178, S.D. Ind. (May 2021) |
Falsely representing that products protect pets from fleas and ticks for eight months without disclosing that they may cause serious side effects, including vomiting and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Knudson et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-4449, W.D. Mo. (May 2021) |
Falsely representing that collars are safe for pets when they are toxic and may cause pets to suffer serious side effects and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Revolinsky et al. v. Elanco Animal Health Inc. et al. 21-cv-4486, D.N.J. (April 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
McDermott et al. v. Elanco Animal Health Inc. et al. 21-cv-4483, E.D. Mo. (April 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Borchek et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-2099, N.D. Ill. (April 2021) |
Falsely representing that products protect pets from fleas and ticks for eight months without disclosing that they may cause serious side effects, including vomiting and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Bomwell et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-4485, D.N.J. (April 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Czerniak et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-80689, S.D. Fla. (April 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Dahlgren et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-3109, S.D.N.Y. (April 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Walsh et al. v. Elanco Animal Health, Inc. 21-cv-4488, S.D.N.Y. (April 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Dphrepaulezz et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-4480, N.D. Cal. (April 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Maiorino et al. v. Bayer Corp. et al. 21-cv-7579, D.N.J. (March 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Schneider et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-4478, C.D. Cal. (March 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Merriman et al. v. Bayer Healthcare LLC et al. 21-cv-2227, N.D. Cal. (March 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Vargas et al. v. Elanco Animal Health Inc. 21-cv-2506, C.D. Cal. (March 2021) |
Failing to disclose that the collars may cause animals to suffer serious side effects, including severe injury and death | Transferred to In Re: Seresto Flea and Tick Collar Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (MDL No. 3009) |
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as free of artificial flavors
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if one gummy provides consumers’ with their requisite daily nutrients
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerously high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if the number of gummies in one bottle equals the number of daily servings
Allegations: Misleadingly claiming that products contain honey and lemon zest when the ingredients list reveals they don’t contain either Misleadingly marketing products as being for “severe cold & flu” when…
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products relieve nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products combat congestion and other sinus issues
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the gummies as if one chewable provides the nutrients represented on the product label without adequately disclosing that the serving size is two gummies
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreens as mineral-based when they often contain more chemical active ingredients than mineral active ingredients
Allegations: Marketing sunscreens as “safe and gentle on a baby’s skin” when they contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that ingredients may cause cancer
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient (glyphosate)
Allegations: Falsely marketing that multivitamins provide various health benefits
DOJ alleges Bayer violated previous court order by making unsupported claims about product.
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