Consumers claim in a new class action lawsuit that WellNX Life Sciences falsely advertise its SlimQuick weight-loss supplements as safe and effective.
Plaintiffs Maria Nelson and Michelle Garza filed the class action complaint against Platinum US Distribution, WellNX Life Sciences and WellNX Life Sciences DR on Feb. 4 in California federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.
According to the class action lawsuit, WellNX Life Sciences manufactures, markets, distributes and sells SlimQuick weight-loss supplements, including Regular Strength, Extra Strength, Pure Keto and Drink Mix.
The plaintiffs allege the companies market SlimQuick with specific false efficacy claims, saying the product has a miraculous “fat-burning” ingredient that “increases metabolism,” “reduces appetite” and “reduces excess water.”
The companies also falsely claim that SlimQuick is “made with safe and natural ingredients” and is “not harmful,” the plaintiffs allege.
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