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XTEND Energy
Case Name (Date)
Metague et al. v. Woodbolt Distribution, LLC d/b/a Nutrabolt
20-cv-2186, D. Md.
(July 2020)
Product/Service
XTEND Energy
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as containing “0 calories” when they actually contain 30-50 calories
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://www.xtendcaloriesettlement.com/
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