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Ephedra Lawsuit

Ephedra lawsuits are soon to be an increasing trend with the new lift of the ephedra ban in doses 10 milligrams or less. Ephedra manufacturers and their representatives are requesting the placement of ephedra products back on store shelves with retailers. Although the court decision leaves room for interpretation and an appeal by the FDA is anticipated, this could lead to the successful execution of many ephedra lawsuits.

While the ban on ephedra has been lifted in some aspect, the ban on ephedra products of more than 10 milligrams per dose is still active. The ruling only invalidated the ban on ephedra products with 10 milligrams or less of ephedrine alkaloids.

Retailers and manufacturers may begin selling ephedra products again only in the Utah district of jurisdiction where the ban was lifted. The decision only applies to ephedra products with 10 milligrams or less and only within Utah's Central Division district court jurisdiction. The FDA may challenge sales outside of that jurisdiction. Ephedra can be sold only in single and daily doses of 10 milligrams or less and only in states that have not prohibited or restricted the sale of ephedra.

The risk of ephedra lawsuits is very high for the retailers of ephedra products. Liability should be a major concern for retailers possibly looking to return to carrying these ephedra products. National Nutritional Foods Association, or NNFA, understands that no insurance companies are currently underwriting coverage for either manufacturers or retailers who sell ephedra. This means full exposure financially in the event of a civil ephedra lawsuit. There have been numerous ephedra lawsuits to date regarding the use of ephedra products for damages in the millions of dollars. The FDA can enter ephedra lawsuits against retailers or manufacturers selling ephedra products in any federal court district other than Utah's Central Division.

While the FDA will appeal the ruling, there is no guarantee the recent Utah decision will be upheld. If the ruling is overturned, the ban on all ephedra products regardless of dosage and where they are sold or manufactured will remain in force.

Ephedra lawsuits have exceeded awards of over $7 million dollars for a single case and while some lawsuits have been grouped together in order for companies to settle out of court, these companies are still responsible for thousands of ephedra lawsuits for false advertising.

If you or a loved one have suffered adverse effects from ephedra including dizziness, tremor, increased blood pressure or heart rate, headache, stomach upset, chest pain, heart attack, hepatitis, stroke, seizure, psychosis, and death, you could have an ephedra lawsuit. Contact an experienced attorney today to get the legal help you need to process your claim.

More Ephedra Resources

MedLine Plus Drug Information - Guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by the United States Pharmacopeia.

Ephedra.com - Introduction, legal issues, weight loss and health concerns surrounding Ephedra.

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