Consumers trust that the health supplements they purchase are safe, but our Illinois office is currently litigating a major consumer fraud class action against a prominent protein powder manufacturer to hold them accountable for allegedly breaching that trust.
The Allegations: The lawsuit alleges that the company deceptively markets its popular protein powder as a complete meal and a safe, healthy nutritional choice. However, independent investigations allegedly reveal that the product is actually contaminated with dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals.
The Health and Legal Implications: Public health authorities, including the CDC and the World Health Organization, recognize that there is no safe level of lead exposure, as it accumulates in the body and can cause severe neurological and cardiovascular damage. Cadmium is a known human carcinogen linked to kidney dysfunction and bone damage.
We are pursuing claims under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, arguing that the company failed to disclose these hidden toxins to consumers who paid a premium for a supposedly healthy product. Consumers deserve total transparency about what is in the food they eat.