EGOCHEAGA v. ABBOTT LABORATORIES, INC.

What this case is about

Consumers are suing Abbott Laboratories over allegedly deceptive marketing and labeling practices related to one or more of its products. The plaintiffs claim that Abbott made misleading representations to consumers about its products, leading people to purchase items they would not have otherwise bought, or to pay more than they would have if they had known the truth. The lawsuit seeks to represent a class of consumers who purchased the affected Abbott products during a specified time period. The plaintiffs are asking the court to hold Abbott accountable for these alleged misrepresentations and to provide compensation to affected class members, as well as potentially require changes to how Abbott markets or labels its products going forward.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing. See our FAQ for how class actions work and what it means to be a class member.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically from the public docket and has not been reviewed by an attorney. It may contain errors and may not reflect subsequent filings. Published by Access Law Group; responsible attorney Bogdan Enica, Esq..