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October 29, 2024

Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa)-Induced Hepatitis

This article describes a case of a 23-year-old man who developed severe jaundice, itching, and other symptoms after ingesting high doses of kratom for 2 weeks. […]

October 29, 2024

Kratom use categories and their associations with co-occurring substance useand mental health disorder symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic

This study looked at how different groups of people used kratom during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers used a national survey to find out how many […]

October 29, 2024

Estate of Daniel Scott Paul vs oPMS, Martian Sales, Inc., South Sea Ventures, Christopher Novasio, Weece’s Marketetal

This is a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that various companies misrepresented their kratom products, including potential harms, leading to the death of the plaintiff’s husband. For […]

October 29, 2024

DEVIN FILIPPELLI v. Grow, LLC et al

The case Devin Filippelli v. Grow, LLC et al. centers on a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Devin Filippelli on behalf of the estate of his […]

October 29, 2024

Mitragyna Species as Pharmacological Agents: From Abuse to Promising Pharmaceutical Product

The Mitragyna genus of plants, including the kratom plant, has a long history of traditional medicinal use in Asia and Africa. These plants contain over 40 […]

October 29, 2024

C.M. et al v. Martian Sales, Inc.

This is a class action lawsuit again a company that produces kratom products, alleging that the company failed to provide accurate information about the potential harms […]

October 29, 2024

Atain Specialty Insurance Company v. Karans, LLC et al

This case was brought by an insurance company against a smoke shop that sells kratom products and was involved in a wrongful death lawsuit. The insurer […]

October 29, 2024

2024.2.16 J.J. v. Ashlynn Marketing Group Complaint

The case J.J. v. Ashlynn Marketing Group (filed February 16, 2024) centers on plaintiffs J.J. and C.D., who claim Ashlynn Marketing Group misled consumers about the […]

October 29, 2024

2023.5.15 C.C. v. Botanic Tonics, LLC

The case C.C. v. Botanic Tonics, LLC (filed on May 15, 2023) centers around a lawsuit brought against Botanic Tonics, LLC, the manufacturer of “Feel Free,” […]

October 29, 2024

2023.4.13 C.B. v. Ashlynn Marketing Group

The case of C.B. v. Ashelynn Marketing Group (2023) is a class action lawsuit alleging that the company did not adequately disclose the potentially addictive nature […]

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