Misleading

Elanco Animal Health Sued Over Alleged Misleading Claims About New Drug Zenrelia’s Safety and Launch Prospects

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San Francisco, Oct. 17, 2024 – A recently filed securities class action lawsuit claims that Elanco Animal Health misled its investors about the regulatory path and safety profile of their new dermatology medication, Zenrelia. The legal action targets both the organization and specific upper-level employees for allegedly providing false or misleading information to investors between November 7, 2023, and June 26, 2024. The lawsuit, registered in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, elaborates that Elanco downplayed the safety concerns associated with Zenrelia, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor. Furthermore, the company was overly optimistic about its … Read more

Utah Supreme Court Blocks Amendment D from Election, Citing Misleading Language and Publishing Errors

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — In a recent ruling, the Utah Supreme Court determined that proper constitutional processes were not followed by state lawmakers with respect to placing Amendment D on this year’s general election ballot. This amendment proposed significant changes to the Utah Constitution, specifically enhancing legislative power to overturn voter-approved ballot initiatives. Despite its inclusion in upcoming ballots, the court’s decision renders all votes on Amendment D null and void. This means that while it will still appear before voters, the results will carry no weight. Attorney Mark Gaber, representing those challenging the … Read more

DoNotPay Settles with FTC for $193K Over Misleading Claims in AI ‘Robot Lawyer’ Services

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Washington — The artificial intelligence startup DoNotPay, self-proclaimed as the world’s first “robot lawyer,” has recently settled for $193,000 with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over accusations of misleading marketing claims. The FTC criticized the company for promoting its AI chatbot’s capabilities as on par with human lawyers without any supportive evidence or proper testing. DoNotPay, initially lauded for its innovative approach to offering legal advice on various matters including parking ticket disputes and divorce settlements, did not admit liability but agreed to the settlement following charges of violating the FTC Act. The company is … Read more

California Sues Exxon Over Misleading Recycling Claims for Plastic Products

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California has initiated a legal battle against ExxonMobil, accusing the oil giant of misleading the public about the recyclability of its plastic products. The lawsuit, filed by the state’s Attorney General, alleges that ExxonMobil has been aware for decades that recycling plastic effectively on a large scale was not feasible, yet it continued to falsely claim that these products were recyclable. According to the details of the lawsuit, the company has been contributing significantly to global plastic pollution while benefiting financially by promoting their products as environmentally friendly through recyclability claims. This has encouraged continual … Read more