Spear Systems, Inc., et al.
The FTC brought a civil action in the Northern District of Illinois against Spear Systems, Inc. and individual defendants Bruce Parker, Lisa Kimsey, and Xavier Ratelle (doing business as eHealthyLife.com) for deceptive health claims in advertising and marketing. The case (FTC Matter 072-3050, Civil Action 07C-5597) falls under consumer protection, advertising and marketing, health claims, and online advertising. The full text of the complaint and specific marketing claims are not detailed in the provided excerpt, but the FTC's involvement signals enforcement of unsubstantiated or deceptive health-related marketing. The case was last updated July 2, 2009.
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Federal Trade Commission, Plaintiff, v. Spear Systems, Inc., a Wyoming corporation; Bruce Parker, individually, and as an officer or director of Spears Systems, Inc.; Lisa Kimsey, individually, and as an officer of Spears Systems, Inc.; and Xavier Ratelle, individually, and doing business as eHealthyLife.com., Defendants
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