CVS
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Sudafed, CVS, Advil, Up & Up, Signature Care, Equate, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines
Case Name (Date)
Nelson et al. v. Kenvue, Inc., et al.
23-cv-4875, N.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Sudafed, CVS, Advil, Up & Up, Signature Care, Equate, and Tylenol cold and flu medicines
Allegations
Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Target
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Class-Action Tracker
Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores
Allegations: Misleading promotions for “free” products
Signature Care Lidocaine Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine patches
Safeway’s Promotions for Free Products
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Allegations: Falsely marketing products as compostable
Lucerne Smoked Gouda Cheese Slices
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “smoked”
Signature Select Macaroni & Cheese
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes
Signature Care Rapid Release Gelcaps
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Rapid Release”
Safeway’s Online Grocery Delivery Services
Allegations: Charging customers higher prices than those represented at the time of checkout
Signature Care Non-Drowsy Daytime Severe Cold & Flu Relief
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
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100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Claims
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October 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1040, D.N.M.) September 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kroger Company and Albertsons for…
Safeway’s Pricing
August 2017: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s judgment. For more information about this case, go to http://www.safewaygrocerydeliveryclassaction.com/home. December 2015: Safeway filed a Notice of Appeal…
Safeway Olive Oils
March 2018: A state judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. October 2017: A state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Essential Everyday 100% Grated Cheese
June 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
M&M’s Candies, Dove Candy Bars, Snickers Bars, and More
November 2014: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
Safeway Tuna
May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed after the parties reached a settlement agreement. The agreement does not provide monetary relief to class members and indicates that Safeway has applied…
Open Nature 100% Natural Waffles
January 2015: A federal judge dismissed the named plaintiff’s individual claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The…
Safeway Select Coffee Packets
October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The settlement terms have not…
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