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Nature’s Science 100% Pure Garcinia Cambogia Weight-Loss Supplements Class Action Nature’s Science 100% Pure Garcinia Cambogia Weight-Loss Supplements In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Wellnx Life Sciences for allegedly falsely advertising Nature’s Science 100% Pure Garcinia Cambogia dietary supplements. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the…
Amazon.com’s Advertising of Weight-Loss Supplements Containing Sibutramine Class Action Amazon.com’s Advertising of Weight-Loss Supplements Containing Sibutramine August 2016: The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the District Court’s decision to dismiss the case and remanded the case for further proceedings. (Nicosia et al v. Amazon.com, Inc.,…
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Quick Weight Loss Centers Weight-Loss Programs Class Action Quick Weight Loss Centers Weight-Loss Programs In May 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Quick Weight Loss Centers for allegedly falsely advertising its QWLC program. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the company guarantees consumers…
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