Walmart
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Theraflu, Sudafed, Tylenol, and other Cold & Flu Medicines
Case Name (Date)
Benjamin et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC et al.
23-cv-3856, E.D. Penn.
(Oct. 2023)
Product/Service
Theraflu, Sudafed PE, Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe, Benadryl Allergy Plus, DayQuil and NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu, and Walmart and other store brand cold and flu medicines
Allegations
Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants when the primary ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective nasal decongestant
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are made with natural flavors
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Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in and the health benefits provided by products
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Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
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Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
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Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
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Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants
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Allegations: False natural claims
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