Migraines, nerve damage: The Australians poisoned by over-the-counter vitamins

‘Toxic’ claim against supplement giant

An Aussie supplement giant is facing a potential class-action lawsuit after a father claimed he fell ill from using one of the company’s products.

‘Excruciating’: Class action looms over popular Aussie vitamin company

The proposed lead plaintiff says he still suffers from debilitating symptoms caused by the toxic B6 levels in his supplements.

Migraines, nerve damage: The Australians poisoned by over-the-counter vitamins

Melbourne-based firm Polaris Lawyers announced in May they were pursuing a class action investigation against Blackmores on behalf of anyone who has suffered injuries after taking its supplements “containing higher than recommended levels of vitamin B6”.

Consumer testing gains legal traction in supplement labeling suit revival

Industry legal expert Matt Orr of Amin Wasserman Gurnani shed light on the potential industry implications of the California Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in a class action labeling suit.