SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -
Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Mehmet Oz have sued three Utah companies, saying they had used their names and images to sell nutritional supplements without permission. Among the 50 businesses named in the lawsuit are Monavie of South Jordan, Crush LLC of Sandy and 456 Vital Health Systems LLC of Spanish Fork. Winfrey and the doctor, who is a frequent guest on her talk show, say the public is being deceived into thinking the two have endorsed products like acai (AH-sah-ee) berry, a fruit touted as a miracle weight loss supplement.
Spokesmen for Monavie and Crush deny the allegation. A representative of 456 Vital Health Systems could not be reached for comment.
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Spokesmen for Monavie and Crush deny the allegation. A representative of 456 Vital Health Systems could not be reached for comment.
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(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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