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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.

CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel

Class Action

CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel

March 2020: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the companies. April 2019: A federal judge granted judgment in…

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

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CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

These claims are tough to swallow.

Complete Home Heavy Duty Cutlery

Class Action

Complete Home Heavy Duty Cutlery

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are dishwasher safe and heavy duty

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants

Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol, Benadryl and Other Cold & Flu Medicines

Class Action

Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol, Benadryl and Other Cold & Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants

Wal-Phed PE Nasal Decongestant Tablets

Class Action

Wal-Phed PE Nasal Decongestant Tablets

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve sinus pressure and congestion

Beware Holiday Phishing Scams

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Beware Holiday Phishing Scams

Emails may contain viruses and malware to steal your identity.

Walgreen’s Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplements

Class 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

Class Action

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…

Walgreen Glucosamine Supplements

Class Action

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…

Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion

Finest Nutrition Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements

Class Action

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…

Ovulation Test Kits

Class Action

Ovulation Test Kits

Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

Consumer News

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

Five things you should know about the FTC, New York lawsuit against Prevagen.

PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit

Ad Alert

PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit

Shining a bright light on this company’s marketing claims.

No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products

Class Action

No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing skincare products as oil-free when they’re not

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Consumer Basics

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

Shoppers face fictitious pricing, perpetual sales and more when trying to decipher a true bargain in the aisle.

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

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FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated 10 million Americans predicted to develop some form of brain…

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

Complete Home Heavy Duty Cutlery

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol, Benadryl and Other Cold & Flu Medicines

Wal-Phed PE Nasal Decongestant Tablets

Beware Holiday Phishing Scams

Walgreen’s Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplements

Walgreen Supplements

Walgreen Glucosamine Supplements

Cold and Flu Medicines

Finest Nutrition Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements

Ovulation Test Kits

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators

PurelyWhite Deluxe Teeth Whitening Kit

No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products

Sales, Bargains, Discounts

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement