Vitamins and Supplements
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Government Actions
The following describes a government action that has been resolved by either a settlement or a decision by a court or administrative agency. If the matter is being appealed, it will be noted below.
On December 5, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a Proposed Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgement in the US District Court for the District of Colorado, against A.S. Research d/b/a Applied Scientific Research Labs and its principals Stephen J. Young and Michael K. Ledeboer.
The FTC alleged that A.S. Research made misleading health claims and used phony testimonials to mislead consumers into thinking
a dietary supplement they marketed named Synovia could treat arthritis and alleviate joint pain.
The order settling the FTC's allegations prohibits the defendants from misrepresenting the results of any scientific study or endorsement and requires them to disclose any material connections they have with endorsers. It also required the company to pay $821,000 to the Commission for consumer refunds.
On December 1, 2020, the Commission announced it is sending checks totaling $774,755 to 13,221 consumers who bought Synovia. The average refund amount is $58.60 per consumer.
Refund recipients should deposit or cash checks within 60 days, as indicated on the check. The FTC never requires consumers to pay money or provide account information to cash refund checks. Consumers who bought Synovia but do not receive a check may contact the refund administrator, JND Legal Administration, at 833-707-1185.
To read the stipulated order, click here.
To see FTC's Press Release, please click here
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