FTC Takes Decisive Action Against Amway
Agency alleges MLM misled recruits about earnings, pressured distributors to buy products and encouraged fake retail sales.
October 2017: A California appellate court reversed the trial court decision finding that plaintiffs did present enough evidence to support their claims, and directed the trial court to enter a judgment in favor of plaintiffs. (Rosendez et al v. Green Pharmaceuticals, Case No. D071073, California Court of Appeals – Fourth District)
2014: After plaintiffs presented evidence at trial, the judge assigned to the case concluded that plaintiffs did not present enough evidence to support their claims and entered a judgment in favor of Green Pharmaceuticals.
2011: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Green Pharmaceuticals for allegedly deceptively marketing SnoreStop as a pill that stops snoring when, according to plaintiffs, it has no impact on snoring. (Rosendez et al v. Green Pharmaceuticals, Case No. CIVDS1108022, California Superior Court – San Bernardino)
Agency alleges MLM misled recruits about earnings, pressured distributors to buy products and encouraged fake retail sales.
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MADISON, CONN. Sept. 14, 2026 – Need a passport? Be wary of paying a passport courier for help, according to consumer advocacy group truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). After a lengthy investigation, the…
TINA.org calls on regulators to crack down on rampant deceptive marketing among registered couriers.
Think twice before paying a private passport courier.