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Algal-900 DHA

September 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. May 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement. According to its terms, class members who have…

Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

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Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.

Algal-900 DHA

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Algal-900 DHA

CVS brand of memory supplement under legal fire.

Lang Pharma Nutrition’s CoQ-10 Softgels

Class Action

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…

Ultra CoQ-10

Class Action

Ultra CoQ-10

August 2015: A federal judge dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.…

CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

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CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Class Action

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

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

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TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels

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Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels

Several store-brand aloe vera gels lack the acclaimed soothing ingredient.

Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers

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Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers

Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.

Gold Emblem® Red Fish Candy

Class Action

Gold Emblem® Red Fish Candy

April 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case because the parties reported that they reached a settlement agreement. November 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against CVS for allegedly deceptively…

Thyroid Tablets

Class Action

Thyroid Tablets

In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Westminster Pharmaceuticals and CVS Pharmacy for allegedly representing that its Thyroid Tablets – a brand of generic prescription thyroid medication –…

Unapproved Eye Products

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Unapproved Eye Products

FDA targets companies selling eye drops illegally marketed to treat conditions like pink eye.

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

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…

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Class Action

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