Ovulation Test Kits
Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits
Well at Walgreens Enhanced Absorption Formula CoQ-10
April 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed.
January 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for allegedly falsely advertising the dietary supplement Well at Walgreens Enhanced Absorption Formula CoQ-10. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company falsely labels the supplement as having “enhanced absorption” when, in reality, the supplement does not meet the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention’s minimum requirements to make such claims (The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention is an organization that publishes testing standards in the drug and dietary supplement industries.) In addition, the complaint alleges that company’s claims that the supplement provides certain benefits – such as helping to support heart health – are false and misleading because the supplement does not meet the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention’s minimum requirements for effective absorption and bioavailability. (Reynolds et al v. Walgreen Co., Case No. 15-cv-324, N. D. CA.).
For more information about class-action lawsuits filed against Walgreens and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
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Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”
Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products
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
Walgreens Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Allegations: Falsely marketing the product as a “treatment” for minor cuts and abrasions without scientific evidence to support such claims
Walgreens Pain Relieving Lidocaine Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pain relieving lidocaine patches
Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death
Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
Walgreens Pain Relieving Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine pain relieving patches
Walgreens’ Infants’ Pain & Fever Acetaminophen
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…
Walgreens Lidocaine Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when other products deliver more lidocaine
Walgreens Cough Medicines with DXM
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “fast-release” when they do not work faster than other products marketed as “fast-release”
Walgreens Women Multivitamin Tablets
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the tablets do not contain gelatin when they contain a “notable” amount of gelatin
Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon for allegedly falsely marketing that store-brand hand sanitizers – including Equate, Up & Up, Walgreens, and Germ-X – “Kill[] 99.99% of germs” when,…
Advertised Prices at Walgreens
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for allegedly charging consumers more than the advertised price of merchandise. For example, plaintiffs claim that the store charged $1.80…
Walgreens Acetaminophen Medications
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for allegedly misleadingly marketing Infants’ Dye-Free Pain & Fever Acetaminophen and Children’s Dye-Free Pain & Fever Acetaminophen as different products…
Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…
Nice! Honey Graham Crackers
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens for allegedly misleadingly marketing Nice! Honey Graham Crackers. Specifically, the complaint claims that the retailer misleadingly represents that the main…
Lang Pharma Nutrition’s CoQ-10 Softgels
In July 2018, a state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a class-action lawsuit filed against Lang Pharma Nutrition (a company that supplies retailers with CoQ-10 supplements to sell under…
Finest Nutrition Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walgreen Co. for allegedly falsely marketing Finest Nutrition glucosamine sulfate dietary supplements as containing 1000mg of glucosamine sulfate when, according to…
Several Brands of Flushable Wipes
In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…
Theranos’s Blood Tests Using Edison Devices
June 2017: A federal judge dismissed the claims in the consolidated action. Some of the claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. while…
Good Delish® Food Products
October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. March 2015: A class-action…
Walgreens Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements
May 2015: The named plaintiff withdrew all of his claims against Walgreen Co. and the Court then dismissed the case When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be…
Walgreens Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements
May 2015: All of the claims in this action were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. May 2014: A federal judge stayed the action…
Walgreen’s Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplements
May 2015: The plaintiff dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. July 2014: A federal judge stayed the action in this case pending…
Walgreen Supplements
July 2014: After a global settlement was reached, this action was administratively closed with the consent of the parties. For more information about the settlement, click here. August 2013: A…
Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others
June 2015: Some of the lawsuits were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (MDL Docket Information: In Re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL…
Walgreen Glucosamine Supplements
March 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the revised settlement agreement. January 2015: The parties to the lawsuit renegotiated the settlement agreement and filed an amended agreement in…
Walgreens Ear Pain Relief and Ear Ache Drops
January 2015: A federal judge granted the parties’ joint motion for dismissal. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet been disclosed. February 2014: A false advertising class-action lawsuit alleging…
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CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches
Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’
Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants
Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.
Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels
Several store-brand aloe vera gels lack the acclaimed soothing ingredient.
TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision
Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…