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• 7-OH Lawsuits Mount as DEA Classifies Certain Synthetic Kratom as Schedule I Controlled Substance

  September 1, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators have classified three potent kratom-related opioid compounds as Schedule I controlled substances over concerns about addiction, respiratory depression and other serious health risks.

• Kratom Ban in Massachusetts Challenged by Retailers Over Schedule I Classification

  August 28, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Four Massachusetts retailers claim state regulators improperly placed traditional botanical kratom and highly concentrated synthetic products under the same Schedule I classification set to take effect August 28.

• Kratom Lawsuit

  August 24, 2026

  Russell Maas

  Kratom lawsuits are being filed by individuals who allege they suffered severe addiction, withdrawal, cardiac injuries, poisoning or other serious health problems after using kratom or concentrated 7-OH products. Claims accuse manufacturers of failing to adequately warn consumers about the opioid-like effects and risks associated with increasingly potent formulations.

• Kratom Addiction Lawsuit Alleges Opioid-Like Products Caused Addiction, Cardiac Injury

  August 24, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Nevada man’s lawsuit claims OPMS and Remarkable Herbs kratom products failed to warn that he may develop an addiction and suffer serious cardiac injuries.

• Nova Kratom Lawsuit Alleges Addictive Products Caused Cardiac Injury and Dependence

  August 13, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A Nevada man’s lawsuit alleges Nova Kratom products caused cardiac injuries and withdrawal symptoms after being marketed as harmless herbal supplements.

• Kratom Poisoning Reports Increased 1,200% in Recent Years: CDC

  March 30, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A CDC report finds a huge spike in kratom poisoning reports over the past decade as the supplement's potency has increased.

• Lawsuits Claim Kratom 7-OH Alkaloids Are Highly Addictive

  September 23, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuits over 7-OH kratom products are mounting in federal courts as local governments move to restrict the sale and use of kratom supplements.

• Kratom Seltzer Lawsuit Claims Drinks Cause Withdrawal Symptoms Similar to Opioids

  August 12, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A class action lawsuit claims Mitra-9 kratom seltzers are addictive and cause withdrawal symptoms, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the products’ risks.

• Kratom Restrictions Recommended Over Addictive Properties of Synthetic 7-OH: FDA

  July 30, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Federal regulators are urging that synthetic 7-OH, a highly addictive compound derived from kratom, be added to the federal drug schedule.