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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”

Theranos’s Blood Tests Using Edison Devices

Class Action

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…

Well at Walgreens Enhanced Absorption Formula CoQ-10

Class Action

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…

Walgreens Lidocaine Products

Class Action

Walgreens Lidocaine Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when other products deliver more lidocaine

Walgreens Acne Products

Class Action

Walgreens Acne Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contain, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene

Walgreens Pink Eye Drops

Class Action

Walgreens Pink Eye Drops

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat symptoms of pink eye

Generic Store Brand Mucinex Sold at Walgreens

Class Action

Generic Store Brand Mucinex Sold at Walgreens

Allegations: Marketing products as safe without disclosing that they are contaminated with the carcinogen benzene

Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens

Class Action

Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens

Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof

Walgreens Severe Cold & Flu

Class Action

Walgreens Severe Cold & Flu

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as treats nasal congestion

Walgreens Children’s 12-Hour Cough Relief Cough DM

Class Action

Walgreens Children’s 12-Hour Cough Relief Cough DM

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they are more suitable for children when they contain the same formulation as the adult version

Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”

Walgreens Cough Medicines with DXM

Class Action

Walgreens Cough Medicines with DXM

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient in them causes drowsiness

Advertised Prices at Walgreens

Class Action

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…

Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens