New Year... Same Old Problems?

Happy New Year, ClassAction.org readers! Yes, 2017 is here and with it, a lot of things are changing. When it comes to class action lawsuits, however, it seems that some things will always stay the same – among them, companies who advertise one thing and sell another. Whether it’s St. John’s Wort supplements that exaggerate how much of an active ingredient they contain or aloe vera gel that may not contain any aloe at all, it pays to be vigilant! So, read on for more information on the latest news, updates and settlements.

- Simon Clark, ClassAction.org Writer

Glucosamine Supplements under Investigation

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. When you buy something, you have a right to assume you’re getting what you pay for. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case – and now, attorneys working with ClassAction.org would like to hear from anyone who purchased certain glucosamine supplements sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and other retailers. According to independent test results, some popular supplements advertised as containing glucosamine sulfate instead contain glucosamine hydrochloride – a cheaper and inferior ingredient. It is believed that the hydrochloride ingredient does not have the same effects on joint health as glucosamine sulfate, meaning consumers may not be getting what they paid for. If you bought glucosamine supplements, you may be able to participate in a potential class action lawsuit to get your money back. Check out the full list of products under investigation on our site.

It’s not a good time for supplements, is it? Like glucosamine, independent tests have shown that several brands of St. John’s Wort may not contain as much of the active ingredient hypericin as advertised. This could mean that the supplements are far less effective than what consumers are being led to believe. While studies have shown that St. John’s Wort can be beneficial at doses of .9 mg per day, lab testing on several supplements has shown that the actual amount in the products can vary wildly, with some containing as little as .166 mg of hypericin. Brands now under investigation by attorneys working with ClassAction.org include Nature’s Bounty, Sundown Naturals, Nature’s Origin, Vitamin World and Puritan’s Pride. If you purchased any of these brands’ St. John’s Wort standardized extract supplement, get in touch with us to find out more about the investigation and how you may be able to get your money back.

Here’s a Lesson for You: Unpaid Training May Be Illegal

Training is often part of a job – and many companies offer fantastic opportunities for new employees to improve their skills. Even on-the-job training can boost your knowledge and know-how, and has long been a part of getting a new gig. More and more companies, however, are allegedly failing to pay workers for training time, often because they – and their new workers – do not realize that most training time should be paid. If the training is mandatory, takes places during regular work hours and is related to the worker's job, chances are, the time should be paid. A number of class action lawsuits have already been filed across the country against companies that allegedly didn’t pay workers when they should have. Learn more.

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