Lopez v. Natren Inc.

What this case is about

Consumers are suing Natren, a probiotic supplement company, alleging that the company makes misleading claims about its products. The plaintiffs contend that Natren falsely advertises the effectiveness, potency, or composition of its probiotic supplements in ways that deceive ordinary shoppers into paying a premium price for products that do not deliver the promised health benefits. The lawsuit seeks to represent a class of consumers who purchased Natren probiotic products, likely within a defined time period, based on the company's marketing and labeling claims. The plaintiffs argue that had buyers known the true nature of the products, they would not have purchased them or would have paid significantly less for them.

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..