Jury Hands Down Verdict in Prevagen Deceptive Marketing Case
Verdict comes nine years after TINA.org alerted regulator to supplement’s unsubstantiated health claims.
| Case Names (Date) |
Foster et al v. Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. 21-cv-360, S.D. Ind. (Feb. 2021) Williams et al v. Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product/Service | Sportsmix and several other pet foods |
| Allegations | Falsely marketing pet foods as suitable for and providing nutrition to animals when they contain dangerous amounts of the toxin aflatoxin |
| Status | Pending |
Verdict comes nine years after TINA.org alerted regulator to supplement’s unsubstantiated health claims.
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