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Sudafed, Benadryl, Mucinex Robitussin, and Walmart’s Equate Cold and Flu Medicines
Case Name (Date)
Fong et al. v. Johnson & Johnson et al.
23-cv-2430, D. Kan.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Sudafed, Benadryl, Mucinex Robitussin, and Walmart’s Equate cold and flu medicines
Allegations
Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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