Spring Valley Fish Oil Omega-3 Dietary Supplements
Allegations: Deceptively marketing that products support heart health without scientific evidence to support such claims
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, according to the complaint, vitamin E oil comprises less than 20 percent of the product. (Varela et al v. Walmart, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-4448, C.D. Cal.)
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Allegations: Deceptively marketing that products support heart health without scientific evidence to support such claims
Allegations: Falsely advertising that supplements provide “weight management support” when scientific evidence shows the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits
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…
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…
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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