Thompson Medical v. Ciba-Geigy
Executive Summary
In a complaint filed in the New York Federal Court June 27, Thompson charged that Ciba-Geigy ads falsely claim Acutrim lasts four hours longer than any other diet pill and is more effective in aiding weight loss than Thompson's Dexatrim. Thompson is seeking an injunction to prevent airing of the ads. which have appeared on television since November, and unspecified compensatory and punitive damages
In a complaint filed in the New York Federal Court June 27,
Thompson charged that Ciba-Geigy ads falsely claim Acutrim
lasts four hours longer than any other diet pill and is more
effective in aiding weight loss than Thompson's Dexatrim.
Thompson is seeking an injunction to prevent airing of the ads.
which have appeared on television since November, and unspecified
compensatory and punitive damages |