FTC Approves Final Administrative Consent Order against Kushly Industries LLC and its Owner for Making Unsupported Health Claims for CBD Products
Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final administrative consent order against Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC (Kushly) and the companys owner, Cody Alt, for allegedly making false or unsupported health claims during the marketing and sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers.
- Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final administrative consent order against Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kushly Industries LLC (Kushly) and the companys owner, Cody Alt, for allegedly making false or unsupported health claims during the marketing and sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products to consumers.
- According to the FTCs May 2021 complaint, Kushly and Alt made false or unsubstantiated claims that their CBD products could effectively treat or cure a host of conditionsfrom common ailments, like acne and psoriasis, to more serious diseases, including cancer and multiple sclerosis.
- The final order settling the FTCs charges bars the respondents from the illegal conduct alleged in the complaint and requires them to pay the FTC $30,583.14the amount consumers paid Kushly for products sold using the deceptive marketing.
- The Commission vote approving the final administrative consent order was 4-0-1, with Chair Lina Khan not participating.