3rd Circuit Affirms FDCA Violation Decision Ordering $8 Million Consumer Restitution

PHILADELPHIA - The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a federal district court's decision to order a supplement maker to pay up to $8 million in restitution to consumers for violating the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). United States v. LaneLabs USA Inc., et al., No. 04-3592 (3rd Cir.).

In an Oct. 21 opinion, a three-judge panel for the 3rd Circuit affirmed the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey's order that LaneLabs USA Inc. provide refunds to all purchasers of three LaneLabs products sold since Sept. 22, 1999 (the date the Food and …