YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

Weight loss and enhanced athletic ability with no negative side
effects? We don’t think so.

Ephedra manufacturers use false promises and deceptive
advertising to lure consumers. Hundreds of thousands of people
have been exposed to Ephedra dangers, and it’s time to make manufacturers take responsibility.

In February of 2001, a jury in Alaska awarded $13.3 million to a woman who suffered a stroke after taking a weight loss product containing Ephedra. In August of 2002, the FDA ordered Metabolife International to turn over 13,000 consumer complaints of adverse reactions including stroke and heart attack incidents. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed 4 enforcement actions against supplement companies, alleging that they intentionally misled the public.

Manufacturers of Ephedra products have been aware of potential side effects of the herb since the early nineties. Due to the controversy surrounding the herb, many supplement companies began changing their formulas and advertising “Ephedra-free” as an attempt to gain back business. However, the claim “Ephedra-free” may be deceptive. Some companies may use Ma Huang, the natural form of Ephedra, which is just as harmful.

The FTC and the Surgeon General have been involved in thorough studies of advertising claims of supplements, finding that as much as 40% of these claims are untrue. Several Ephedra makers and distributors have been forced to pay heavy fines by the FTC for making false claims. If you’ve been injured by Ephedra, you owe it to yourself to seek retribution and compensation for your pain. The amount of compensation will vary depending on the product taken, the extent of damage, the amount of medical bills and lost wages, and many other personal factors. Our Ephedra attorneys will help you understand how much your case may be worth.

If you’ve been injured by Ephedra, an experienced Ephedra attorney
can make sure justice is served and the manufacturers pay for
putting people at risk.

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