DMAA Party Pills Lawsuit | 2012 Latest Updates

DMAA Party Pills Lawsuit Overview

DMAA party pills have come under intense legal scrutiny after numerous users became seriously ill following consumption of these drugs. The primary allegations against manufacturers center on the failure to prove the safety of dimethylamylamine (DMAA), the pills’ main active ingredient, which has been increasingly associated with serious side effects including seizures, heart injuries, kidney and liver failure, and death. Four DMAA supplement manufacturers have faced class action lawsuits alleging their products are ‘illegal and dangerous,’ while the FDA has issued warning letters to 10 manufacturers and distributors for marketing products whose safety has not been proven. Millions of DMAA-containing party pills have been sold since BZP was banned in the United States in 2002.

Latest DMAA Party Pills Lawsuit Updates

May 4, 2012 – Seven DMAA supplement manufacturers who received FDA warning letters were hit with class action lawsuits alleging their products are ‘illegal and dangerous.’ These cases focus on the contentious issue that synthetic versions of botanical derivatives are not classified as dietary ingredients and are therefore not permitted for use in supplement products [1].

April 24, 2012 – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to 10 manufacturers and distributors of DMAA-containing dietary supplements for marketing products whose safety has not been proven. The FDA’s letters specifically accused companies of marketing products without submitting proper notification for DMAA use as a New Dietary Supplement (NDI) [2][3].

August 2012 – The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) stripped DMAA-containing dietary supplements from retail shelves and online catalogs as part of a regulatory crackdown. The agency ordered several companies to stop selling DMAA-containing pre-workout supplements including Jack3d, OxyElite Pro, and Hemo Rage Black [4].

FDA Reports and Statistics

The FDA has raised significant concerns about DMAA safety, noting that no adequate clinical trials have been conducted on the substance and its specific chemical composition remains unknown and unverified. Since the banning of benzylpiperazine (BZP) varieties, DMAA party pills began flooding the market and have become widely used among late-night partiers and club goers. Industry experts estimate that millions of DMAA-containing party pills have been sold since BZP was banned in the United States in 2002. The substance was first synthesized and patented by Eli Lilly in 1944 as a nasal decongestant and is currently found in numerous dietary supplements and bodybuilding products.

DMAA Party Pills Injuries & Side Effects

DMAA party pills have been linked to a wide range of serious injuries and side effects, with documented cases including cerebral hemorrhages, strokes, and hospitalizations for severe symptoms.

The most serious side effects reportedly linked to DMAA-containing party pills include:

• Hyperthermia: Dangerous elevation in body temperature
• Irregular heartbeat: Cardiac rhythm disturbances
• Seizures: Uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
• Heart attack: Myocardial infarction
• Stroke: Cerebrovascular accidents
• Liver damage or liver failure: Hepatic complications
• Kidney damage or kidney failure: Renal complications
• Psychiatric side effects: Mental health disturbances
• Elevated blood pressure: Hypertensive episodes
• Sudden cardiac death: Fatal cardiac events

Other, less severe side effects commonly associated with DMAA party pills include skin reactions, irritability, nervousness, dizziness, trembling, headache, insomnia, profuse perspiration, dehydration, and itchy scalp and skin.

Do You Qualify for a DMAA Party Pills Lawsuit?

You may qualify for a DMAA party pills lawsuit if:

• You used DMAA party pills or supplements between 2002-2012.
• You experienced serious side effects including seizures, heart problems, liver or kidney damage, stroke, or other severe complications.
• The injuries required medical treatment or hospitalization.
• You can provide medical documentation linking your injuries to DMAA party pills.

Evidence Required for a DMAA Party Pills Lawsuit

To pursue a DMAA party pills lawsuit, you will need:

• Medical records documenting your injuries and treatment.
• Evidence of DMAA party pill usage (product packaging, receipts, witness testimony).
• Medical expert testimony linking your injuries to DMAA consumption.
• Documentation of the specific DMAA product consumed.

Damages You Can Recover

Compensation in DMAA party pills lawsuits may include:

• Medical expenses for emergency treatment, hospitalization, and ongoing care.
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering damages.
• Punitive damages against negligent manufacturers.

What is Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)?

Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) is a powerful stimulant allegedly derived from geranium plant oil that is typically mixed with any number of other substances to make party pills. It is designed to affect the body’s central nervous system (CNS), providing a euphoric rush similar to that of a spike in adrenaline. While most users take DMAA party pills orally, there has been at least one hospital admission linked to the drug being injected.

DMAA Party Pill Products

The following potentially-dangerous party drugs containing DMAA are currently available for sale on the U.S. market:

• Space Trips
• Sunrise
• V8
• Hi-Octane
• Dex
• Hippie Herb
• TNT
• Sex Intense
• Big Daddy
• Mello Man
• Loaded
• Hummer
• Neuroblaster
• SlowDown
• Sextreme
• Hops Hash
• Pure DMAA

DMAA Dietary Supplements

In addition to being found in party pills, DMAA is also a key ingredient in a number of dietary supplements, including:

• Jack3d
• OxyElite Pro
• NeuroCore
• Nutrex Lipo-6 Black products
• Nutrex Hemo-Rage Black
• Hemo Rage
• PWR
• Ripped Freak
• Spirodex
• RoxyLean
• Phenphedrine
• Rx6
• Velocity XT
• Amp 2
• HemoRush
• Muscle Spike
• iSatori PWR
• Muscletech NeuroCore
• Muscletech HydroxyStim
• Fahrenheit Nutrition Lean EFX
• Muscle Warfare Napalm
• SNI Nitric Blast
• BIORhythm SSIN Juice
• MuscleMeds Code Red
• SEI MethylHex 4,2
• Gaspari Nutrition Spirodex

DMAA Party Pill Documented Injuries

In 2010, a 21-year-old New Zealand man suffered a cerebral hemorrhage shortly after taking two party pills that were laced with DMAA. Subsequent testing of the pills revealed a DMAA level of 278 milligrams. No other stimulants were detected.

“A detailed examination revealed receptive and expressive dysphasia,” the doctors wrote. “His short term memory was impaired. He displayed constructional and dressing dyspraxias. He had impaired stereognosis. He had right-sided weakness grade 4+/5 in upper and lower limbs. He suffered a focal seizure involving his right arm and was commenced on phenytoin. … A subsequent cerebral angiogram failed to show evidence of aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation or any cerebral vasculitis to account for the hemorrhage.”

Also in New Zealand, a 45-year-old man recently suffered a stroke after taking a powder form of DMAA, and a number of other users have been hospitalized with severe nausea and headaches.

Related Articles:

• DMAA Safety Issues
• Dietary supplements cases

FAQs

1. What should consumers know about the labeling of DMAA party pills?

Consumers should scrutinize labels for ingredients like DMAA, check for FDA warnings, and ensure product authenticity. Labels may be misleading or incomplete, so thorough research is essential.

2. How can consumers report adverse effects from DMAA party pills?

Consumers experiencing adverse effects should report to the FDA’s MedWatch program or their healthcare provider. Provide detailed information about the product and symptoms to aid in investigations.

3. What alternatives to DMAA party pills are considered safer?

Safer alternatives include caffeine, natural energy supplements, or exercise-based energy boosters. These options typically have fewer health risks and are more thoroughly regulated than DMAA party pills.

4. What is the timeline for DMAA party pill lawsuits?

DMAA party pill lawsuits are currently in active litigation phases, with class action cases filed in 2012 following FDA warning letters to manufacturers.

5. How do I prove my injuries were caused by DMAA party pills?

You need medical documentation linking your injuries to DMAA consumption, evidence of product use, and expert medical testimony establishing causation.

6. What compensation is available in DMAA party pill lawsuits?

Damages may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages depending on the severity of injuries and manufacturer negligence.

7. Are DMAA party pills legal in the United States?

The legal status is disputed, with the FDA arguing that DMAA products require proper safety notifications as New Dietary Supplements, which many manufacturers have not provided.

8. What makes DMAA party pills dangerous?

DMAA affects the central nervous system and has been linked to seizures, heart problems, liver and kidney damage, strokes, and death, with no adequate clinical trials proving safety.

9. Which companies are being sued over DMAA party pills?

Multiple manufacturers and distributors have faced legal action, including those who received FDA warning letters for marketing unproven DMAA products.

10. How long do I have to file a DMAA party pill lawsuit?

Time limits vary by state, but it’s crucial to consult with an attorney immediately as statutes of limitations apply to product liability claims.

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References:

1. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/fda-warning-sparks-new-dmaa-supplement-class-action-lawsuits/
2. https://msi.rxwiki.com/fda-alerts/companies-cited-lack-safety-evidence
3. https://www.fda.gov/food/information-select-dietary-supplement-ingredients-and-other-substances/dmaa-products-marketed-dietary-supplements
4. https://www.supplysidesj.com/supplement-regulations/dmaa-removed-from-uk-market