Bodunde et al. v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
24-cv-985, E.D. Cal.
(March 2024)
Navarro et al. v. Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
24-cv-290, E.D. Cal.
(March 2024)
Walgreens acne products containing benzoyl peroxide
Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contain, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Pending
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products boost free testosterone levels, increase lean muscle mass, strength, and endurance, and improve sexual function in men when none of the ingredients provide the advertised…
Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no preservatives when they contain preservative ingredients
Allegations: Marketing products as safe without disclosing that they are contaminated with the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as recyclable
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are dishwasher safe and heavy duty
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve sinus pressure and congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as treats nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat symptoms of pink eye
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing the product as a “treatment” for minor cuts and abrasions without scientific evidence to support such claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they are more suitable for children when they contain the same formulation as the adult version
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”
Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pain relieving lidocaine patches
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine pain relieving patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its infants’ product as specifically formulated for infants and different from its Children’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen Oral Suspension when both medications contain the same amount and…
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when other products deliver more lidocaine
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “fast-release” when they do not work faster than other products marketed as “fast-release”
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the tablets do not contain gelatin when they contain a “notable” amount of gelatin
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