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TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…
Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate
Case Name (Date)
Diamos et al. v. Walmart Inc.
19-cv-5526, C.D. Cal.
(June 2019)
Product/Service
Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate
Allegations
Falsely representing that products contain glucosamine sulfate when they actually contain glucosamine hydrochloride
Status
Summary judgment affirmed on appeal
Legal Action
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