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• 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.

• Researchers Find High Levels of Lead in Kratom Dietary Supplements

  December 11, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  New study warns that many kratom dietary supplements contain levels of lead that exceed federal safety standards, potentially resulting in a risk of lead poisoning.

• Kratom Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Ingredients Are as Addictive as Opioids

  October 22, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Lawsuit claims users were not adequately warned about potential side effects of kratom supplements, which contain a highly addictive form of the Asian plant, which was marketed as a non-addictive pain reliever.

• FDA Warns Against Using OPMS Black Liquid Kratom Following Consumer Death

  July 30, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning consumers not to use OPMS Black Liquid Kratom following reports of at least one death linked to the dietary supplement, which can cause withdrawal symptoms, digestive problems, and aggressive behavior.

• Wrongful Death Lawsuits Continue to be Filed Over Kratom Poisoning Incidents

  January 3, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against distributors and manufacturers of kratom herbal supplements, which were linked to the death of a Washington state man in 2022.