Missouri Injury Attorney Blog

Following the May 1, 2009 withdrawal and recall of Hydroxycut from the market, a 28-year old man from Rock County, Wisconsin has now filed a lawsuit against Ivoate Health Sciences, who developed, patented, manufactured and distributed Hydroxycut products, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., who marketed and sold the dietary supplement.

Lawsuits like these are sure to follow across the nation and will be necessary to protect the public from Hydroxycut's severe effects.

The suit alleges the Plaintiff suffered jaundice and necrosis of the liver after using Hydroxycut for a little over three weeks. After taking Hydroxycut rapid-release caplets from March 5 to March 29, the man went to emergency room feeling ill. He was hospitalized for 11 days and diagnosed with acute hepatitis and necrosis of the liver.

Attorney Thomas Anapol stated, “This is not like a prescription drug, where the manufacturer has to prove to the FDA that the product has a benefit before it can be sold. Dietary supplement makers do not need FDA approval to put their products on the market. There is no good scientific study demonstrating that Hydroxycut has a benefit. Therefore, any risk of serious injury, such as liver failure, is unacceptable,” according to a recent CNBC news article regarding the Hydroxycut lawsuit.

The complaint quotes the plaintiff's liver specialist, saying the plaintiff "developed hepatotoxicity due to the dietary supplement Hydroxycut." The victim and his wife are asking for a judgment against Wal-Mart and Iovate for economic and non-economic compensatory damages, and for a punitive damages judgment against Iovate only.

The dietary supplement, Hydroxycut, has been linked to liver problems, seizures, cardiovascular disorders, muscle damage, and kidney failure. If you or a loved one has experienced these symptoms or similar health problems after taking Hydroxycut, contact a Missouri Hydroxycut lawyer.

A phone call or in-person meeting will fully outline your rights and any paths of legal action you may have. Please feel free to contact David Payne anytime at 417.847.7516.