The FTC filed a contempt motion against Amare Global Holdings, Shawn Talbott, Patrick Hintze, and Hiep Tran for allegedly violating a 2005 FTC order that prohibited Talbott from making unsubstantiated health claims. The motion alleges that the defendants marketed dietary supplements for children and adults with false claims about treating depression, anxiety, and ADHD, and misrepresented scientific evidence. The FTC seeks compensatory damages for consumers.
The FTC is seeking compensatory damages for consumers in the full amount paid for the at-issue products, and an order holding the defendants in contempt for violating the prior FTC order.
In-house legal teams should review vendor agreements with marketing and supplement companies to ensure clauses require competent and reliable scientific evidence for all health claims. They should also check for compliance with prior FTC orders and include provisions for indemnification if claims are found unsubstantiated. Additionally, contracts with brand partners or affiliates should mandate adherence to FTC guidelines and prohibit making false or misleading representations.
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https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/06/ftc-files-contempt-motion-against-amare-global-three-individuals-over-unsubstantiated-health-claims
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https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/2523140amareglobalcontemptmotion.pdf
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"Amare Global Holdings"
"unsubstantiated health and efficacy claims concerning Amare’s products, including that they boost neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, lower cortisol and can cure, treat or mitigate the symptoms of conditions like depression, anxiety and ADHD"
"compensatory damages for consumers in the full amount consumers paid for the at-issue products"
"FTC order that banned Talbott and those who work with him from making false, deceptive or unsubstantiated health claims"
$930K
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$4.0M
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