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Judge Denies Missouri AG's Bid to Immediately Halt 7-OH Kratom Sales by ...
The lawsuit says the company sold kratom products with undisclosed ingredients and alleges one derivative is about 15 times more potent than morphine, officials said.
- On Thursday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a lawsuit against Relax Relief Rejuvenate Trading LLC, also known as EDP Kratom, for unlawfully selling kratom-derived opioid products, expanding her legal action following a March 31 suit against CBD American Shaman.
- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Hanaway allege the companies sell products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine and MGM-15, which studies show is approximately 15 times more potent than morphine, despite an FDA warning to EDP Kratom last year.
- State data submitted by Hanaway's office links synthetic 7-OH to at least 197 Missouri deaths, while her office cited claims the substance cuts fentanyl; American Shaman countered with expert affidavits disputing the public health risks.
- Jackson County Circuit Judge Charles McKenzie denied the request for a temporary restraining order on Friday, citing "competing affidavits" from experts on both sides and ruling "without prejudice" to allow future reconsideration.
- McKenzie ordered an additional hearing for May 11 to analyze the parties' positions and evidence, determining the court must fully develop the case before deciding if preliminary relief is warranted.
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Judge denies Missouri AG's attempt to halt sales of 7-OH kratom, orders new hearing for next week
A judge has dealt a blow to Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway's attempts to stop American Shaman from selling 7-OH kratom, but the attempt is not done yet.
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