Can I sue drugstore for selling expired cough drops?

AGLaw

Except in some cases involves governmental entities, you can sue almost any party, provided it is done in a timely fashion (i.e. within 2 years of the date of injury in most states). The real question is whether or not you have sustained actual damages and to what extent. You don't mention an injury or whether or not you even ingested a cough drop.

In this case, it would likely take more time and effort for you to pursue a legal remedy than not. Next time, look at the package more closely.

Diaboyos

I hope you're kidding. I have cough drops from years back still. It takes alot longer for them to go bad than what is stated on the package. Even if you have the receipt for "a bag" of cough drops, you can't prove the expired bag is the same one you bought from CVS. Trivial lawsuits like this is what's wrong with this country. Everyone trying to sue someone to get paid. I hope they counter-sue you and bankrupt you.

nothing

Just use them for a cough you got over prior to 3/2006. A retroactive treatment.

tree8588

Did they hurt you, why not just take them back for some newer ones. People like you are the reason that the world is going to SH*T now. Sue someone for anything. You would probably use them if they had been sitting in your cabinet for years.

You going to sue me for my answer

thetoothfairyiscreepy

you're pretty pathetic for tyring to sue over expired cough drops.

YOU are what's wrong with the legal system today!

Vince M

Absolutely none. The expiration date isfor the consumer's benefit, to assure themselves that the product might still have a useful life. Cough drops, still in their wrappers may have a usefull life even years beyond the date printed on the package. The date represents the latest date the manufacturer is willing to assure the product's freshness. That is all.

There are some products in which the freshness is essential in assuring effectiveness (such as prescription medications) but its safety in consumption. (such as milk and meat products. Even at that, the date does not indicate that the product is immediatly unsafe at midnight of the posted date.

It is up to the consumer (YOU) to check the date of most products and then decide for yourselves the usefull shelf life after that date.

The one thing about your question is that you would hope to find reason to sue even before any harm had come to you. People not accepting responsibility for themselves is why insurance premiums and, therfore, product and service prices are so high.

The Eight Ball

To sue for an expired product you would have to demonstrate that you sustained some form of injury or loss from using that product. It's very doubtful that you would be injured by expired cough drops.

In addition when a company puts an expiration on a product they usually have a built in buffer zone where the product can still be safely used after the expiration.

You probably have no legal recourse. At best you could complain to CVS and probably get your money refunded.

Furthermore, why didn't you check the date before you bought them?

Wizzard2

how about a refund?

Harold T

dont know maybe not

Wisline F

YOU CAN TRY!

probably... did it make you sick?

a_wuchang

no, only take it back for exchange.

irockarolex

If you have no proof of damages you have nothing. Go out and get a job to support yourself instead of looking for handouts.

Jazzy Girl

Did u get sick? Obviously not if you were sick enough to need to buy them. But hey the Halls Company has money, GO FOR IT, call a lawyer for free consultation and ask.

Gwenhwyvar

You should've checked the expiration date before you purchase them, just take them back...

Goose&Tonic

Did these cough drops harm you in anyway? If not, you have no basis for a suit. The store should give you a refund though.

Defender

Typical of today's world. It's cough drops, not milk. If you have that much of a problem, take them back and get some new ones.

Get a job.

bobo

If you have a receipt, take them back for a refund or a replacement.

What's the matter, out of work and looking for some quick and easy cash?

zocko

really a BIG waste of time even talking about it. No damage to you so you get a box of cough drops.

Get a hobby.

twinsmakesfive

Give me a break bring them back and they will reimburse you and probably give you a gift certificate.

Gothic Marthaâ„¢

Unless something HAPPENED to you because of it, no you cannot. You can call the Health Dept. and they can check them out...they may find something else. The way I understand it too, the only thing that really happens with expired cough drops is that it loses its strength. Good luck.

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