The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported on a lawsuit filed by our firm concerning the sale and marketing of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH.
The lawsuit alleges that a Missouri consumer became dependent on a 7-OH product after purchasing it for pain relief without being adequately warned about its addictive nature or the risk of opioid-like withdrawal.
What Is 7-OH?
7-OH is short for 7-hydroxymitragynine, an alkaloid associated with kratom. Concentrated 7-OH products are sold in forms such as tablets, capsules, and liquid shots and are sometimes promoted for pain relief, energy, or mood enhancement.
The petition alleges that the product at issue was marketed and sold without adequately disclosing the risk of addiction, dependence, and withdrawal.
Allegations in the Lawsuit
According to the petition, the plaintiff initially purchased 7-OH after it was recommended for tooth pain and increased energy. The lawsuit alleges that his use escalated rapidly, eventually resulting in substantial daily spending, depletion of his savings, an inability to work, and the need for addiction treatment.
The petition further alleges that the plaintiff suffered physical, psychological, and financial harm associated with his dependency.
Missouri Consumer-Protection Claims
The lawsuit asserts claims under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, including allegations of misrepresentation, deception, and the concealment or omission of material information concerning the product’s addictive properties and withdrawal risks.
The case raises broader consumer-protection questions about how highly concentrated 7-OH products are marketed, what warnings accompany them, and whether consumers are given sufficient information to make an informed purchasing decision.
Related Coverage and Court Filing
Read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article
Read the redacted Plaintiff’s Petition (PDF)
The petition contains allegations that have not yet been proven in court. The defendant denies or may deny liability. Every case is different, and prior matters do not guarantee a particular result in any other case.