People v. Matrixx Initiatives Inc., Zicam, LLC
Published: Feb. 5, 2011 | Result Date: Dec. 4, 2010 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 34-2010-00092518 Settlement – $429,000
Court
Sacramento Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Defendant
William A. Hanssen
(Drinker, Biddle & Reath LLP)
Facts
Los Angeles and four other counties brought a consumer protection lawsuit against the manufacturer of Zicam allergy and cold medicines. The complaint alleged that Matrixx Initiatives Inc., the manufacturer, sold Zicam products in packages with extra space, thereby misleading consumers regarding the actual size of over-the-counter medications.
The other counties included: Sacramento, Fresno, Shasta, and Riverside counties.
Result
The company agreed to pay nearly $429,000 to settle the lawsuit without admitting liability. In addition, the company agreed to pay a fine and modify the size of its packaging in the future.
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