No Dismissal of ‘Dieter’s Tea’ Labeling Suit; Product Alleged to Contain Harmful Laxative

A California woman may pursue would-be consumer class claims challenging weight loss representations on the label of a “diet tea” that allegedly contains a potentially dangerous laxative, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California said May 15 (Augustine v. Natrol Products, Inc., S.D. Cal., No. 13-3129).

Jessica Augustine contended she bought Laci Le Beau Super Dieter’s Tea, made by Natrol Products Inc., because of the beneficial weight loss effects promised on its labeling and advertising.

The front of the tea label says, “Super Dieter’s Tea,” and a narrative on the back describes the product as ...