Walmart
An ongoing TINA.org investigation spanning several years found that Walmart consistently and repeatedly used false and deceptive Made in USA representations to market products on its website, Walmart.com. (TINA.org also…
Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate
In June 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely stating on the label of Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate that each tablet contains 1000 mg of glucosamine sulfate when, according to plaintiffs, the product actually contains glucosamine hydrochloride instead of glucosamine sulfate. (Diamos et al v. Walmart Inc., Case No. 19-cv-5526, C. D. CA.)
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Spring Valley Garcinia Cambogia
Allegations: Falsely advertising that supplements provide “weight management support” when scientific evidence shows the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits
Spring Valley Vitamin E Oil
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely marketing that the primary ingredient in Spring Valley Vitamin E Skin Oil is vitamin E oil when,…
Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly mislabeling Spring Valley joint health supplements as containing glucosamine sulfate when, according to plaintiffs, they contain glucosamine hydrochloride…
Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others
June 2015: Some of the lawsuits were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (MDL Docket Information: In Re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL…
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