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Herbalife settles “Circle of Success” class-action for $12 mill

Herbalife has settled fraud allegations pertaining to its “Circle of Success” events for $12 million. Herbalife has also agreed to stop misleading consumers by making changes to its corporate policies.


Herbalife Chinese execs indicted, also sued by SEC

Two Herbalife executives based out of China were indicted back in 2019. One of the executives, who fronted HerbaLife China for over a decade, was also sued for by the SEC. Both the criminal charges and civil case pertained to Herbalife’s violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.


FTC sends 379 MLM companies deceptive/unfair conduct notices

The FTC has issued at least 379 MLM companies with deceptive and/or unfair conduct notices. This was announced by the FTC on October 26th. If it slipped under your radar, you’re not alone. I learned of the FTC’s announcement via a tip sent in by a reader. At first I thought there was some funny [Continue reading…]


Herbalife class-action discovery costs expected to be $1 mill+

Defendant discovery costs in the Circle Of Success class-action are expected to top one million dollars. To date individual defendants have collectively spent $128,980 responding to discovery requests.


Herbalife makes legal threats, gets heavy metals paper pulled

After failing to challenge the scientific validity of a damning paper on Herbalife’s products, the multi-billion dollar MLM company resorted to legal threats to get it unpublished.


Herbalife “Circle of Success” distributor case reopened

The “Circle of Success” event class-action filed in Florida has been reopened. We’ve also got some updates on you on split proceedings taking place in California.


Herbalife cops $122 mill criminal fine over fraud in China

Ever wondered how US MLM companies do business in China? Boy have I got a story for you…


$260,575 worth of weed found in Herbalife meal shake tins

Authorities in the Philippines have seized over 11kg of weed, shipped from California in Herbalife meal replacement shake tins. Who says criminals don’t have a sense of humor?


Herbalife cops $20 million SEC fine for fraud in China

Following an investigation into Herbalife’s Chinese operations, the SEC has determined the company uses it’s global compensation plan across the country. As Herbalife reveals in its own SEC filings, ‘[i]n China, while direct selling is permitted, multi-level marketing is not.‘


Herbalife products tied to acute liver failure in India

Consumption of Herbalife products to acute liver failure, according to a case study report published by medical staff in India. The report also details heavy metal, toxic compounds, psychotropic substance and bacterial contamination.