"The suits allege that the only ingredient in 5-hour Energy that has any effect is the caffeine. The Attorneys General are grasping at straws, and we will fight to defend ourselves against civil intimidation," a spokeswoman said. 'The Attorneys General are grasping at straws!' 5-Hour Energyĥ-Hour Energy hit back today in a statement sent to : “When companies are being bullied by someone in a position of power, these companies roll over, pay the ransom, and move on. Other states are expect to file similar suits, and in the Washington filing, state officials claim that 5-Hour’s makers – Living Essentials, and major shareholder Innovation Ventures – misled consumers with their adverts under a number of heads, including claims about the brand’s functionality. But last Thursday Washington, Oregon and Vermont all sued the shot’s maker claiming its advertising claims breached the federal Consumer Protection Act (CPA). Led by attorney general Robert Ferguson, it argues the brand has no “competent and reliable” scientific evidence to back-up product claims.ĥ-Hour Energy sells around 9m 1.93oz bottles per week in the US at around $2.99, which nets approximate $1bn in national sales. Washington’s lawsuit follows a multi-state investigation where AGs looked at 5-Hour’s marketing, promotion and sales. ![]() ![]() Packaging & Packing Materials, Containers. ![]()
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