XTEND Zero-Calorie Deception Suit Advances Against Nutrabolt

Woodbolt Distribution LLC can’t avoid a proposed class suit alleging it dupes consumers into thinking its “XTEND Energy” workout supplement is calorie-free when the powder has 42 calories in a serving, a Maryland federal court said.

Daniel Metague says he bought XTEND because of its “0 calories, 0 carb and 0 sugar” per serving label statement.

He raises claims against Woodbolt, which does business as Nutrabolt, under the consumer protection laws of Maryland and 32 other states, and he brings common law claims.

Federal food labeling law doesn’t block the claims, which hinge on allegations Nutrabolt failed to follow current ...