Purported Cure-All Juice Maker Must Face Suit
A recidivist scammer must face a class action alleging it falsely advertises a pricey “super juice” as a cure for cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease, a federal judge ruled.
Lisa Pontrelli filed a putative class action against MonaVie Inc. and MonaVie LLC in New Jersey last year, alleging that they cannot deliver the promised curative results after charging “outrageously inflated” prices for their exotic fruit juices.
The Utah-based manufacturers allegedly advertise that the acai berry can prevent blood clots, arteriosclerosis and Alzheimer’s, while improving circulation, mental focus, stamina, sleep, digestion and sexual function, in addition to the outstanding healing properties imbued in 17 other fruity ingredients.
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