B&T Cough and Bronchial Products
May 31st, 2017
November 2015: After plaintiffs filed an amended complaint making similar allegations, this action was voluntarily dismissed. The reasons for the
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StemGenex
November 29th, 2016
A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against StemGenex Medical Group in August 2016 and transferred to federal court in
The Packaging of Advil®
November 9th, 2016
In October 2016, a federal court dismissed a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against Pfizer in 2015. The complaint had
The Packaging for Tylenol®
August 2nd, 2016
April 2015: This action was dismissed . The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. March 2015: A class-action
The Packaging of Motrin®
August 2nd, 2016
October 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed . The reasons have not been disclosed. March 2015: A class-action lawsuit was
Cold-EEZE Cold Products
July 11th, 2016
March 2015: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed all of the claim . The reasons have not been disclosed. May 2014:
The Packaging of CVS® Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen Products
May 11th, 2016
March 2016: This lawsuit was dismissed in accordance with the terms of a confidential settlement agreement. December 2015: A class-action
CVS Flu Relief
March 4th, 2016
In February 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against CVS for allegedly deceptively representing that CVS Flu Relief “[t]emporarily relieves
Zicam Pre-Cold Medicine Products
January 4th, 2016
In December 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Zicam for allegedly deceptively marketing Zicam Pre-Cold Medicine products – including
Nasacort
September 11th, 2015
Makers of nasal allergy spray told to cease consumer preference claims.
The Diabetes Solution Kit
July 29th, 2015
Product that claims to "reverse diabetes in as little as four weeks" may not deliver as advertised.
Sinus Buster Products
May 6th, 2015
November 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. February 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement
Claritin-D
April 27th, 2015
Bayer finally agrees to drop "nothing works faster" claim following review.
Various Boiron Homeopathic Products: Oscillo, Arnicare, Chestal, Coldcalm, Camilia, and More
March 18th, 2015
In February 2015, a federal appellate court upheld a $5 million settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit filed against
Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup
March 13th, 2015
Cough suppressant told to drop some "buzzwords" but website seems slow to catch up.
Alkazone Antioxidant Water
February 27th, 2015
FDA warns company about serious violations including unapproved drug claims.
Walgreens Ear Pain Relief and Ear Ache Drops
January 29th, 2015
January 2015: A federal judge granted the parties’ joint motion for dismissal. The reasons for the dismissal have not yet
Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’
January 5th, 2015
Claim runs afoul of FDA statement regarding over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.
Phillips’ Colon Health Products
November 13th, 2014
In November 2014, a federal judge allowed some of the false advertising claims in a class-action lawsuit against Bayer to
Ebola in U.S.: Where There’s Fear, There’s Fraud
October 1st, 2014
Three companies warned by federal regulators about advertising claims that products can treat deadly virus.