Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
TheraFlu Emergen-C and TheraFlu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold
Case Name (Date)
Cirrito et al. v. GSK Consumer Health, Inc.
23-cv-491, W.D.N.Y.
(June 2023)
Product/Service
TheraFlu Emergen-C and TheraFlu Multi-Symptom Severe Cold
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as if they treat symptoms of coughs and colds
Status
Pending
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