Cannabis companies sued for not getting people high enough

The latest lawsuit making waves in the US cannabis industry is against the makers of Jeeters pre-rolled joints. The lawsuit alleges that the giant company falsified details of its THC composition. According to the lawsuit, the joints do the opposite of what the company claims, containing far fewer THC compounds than advertised.

Jeeter brand pre-rolled joints are some of the most popular cannabis joints on the market. And their catchphrase “get you to Mars faster than Elon Musk” has appealed to several cannabis lovers and is one of the reasons why the products have been selling very well in the market.

Smoke jeeters to stay closer to earth

The lawsuit was filed in Superior Court in Los Angeles earlier this month. The plaintiff claimed that the THC composition claims on the Jeeter labels were far from accurate. They stated that the defendants dramatically overstated the THC content on all DreamFields Brand Inc. and Med for America Inc. products. The complaint also states that the defendants intentionally misled consumers into thinking that the psychoactive effects of THC in the pre-rolls were more effective than they are.

According to the lawsuit, makers of Jeeter cannabis joints are falsifying claims to boost sales and make more profits. This is because most cannabis lovers are only interested in potency, and are always willing to pay a premium if they can.

Two California residents have filed the lawsuit and are being represented by the Santa Monica-based law firm Dovel & Luner. The 26-page lawsuit was filed Oct. 20 by Long Beach residents Jasper Centeno and Blake Wilson of Fresno. These plaintiffs are seeking damages and damages in an unspecified amount. The law firm also says it is working to upgrade the lawsuit to class-action status.

The basis of the complaint is the California Department of Cannabis Control rule, which states a 10% margin of error for the THC concentration stated on the packaging. According to the lawsuit, the actual THC content of the product must be between 27% and 30% if the THC content is stated as a percentage and is stated as 30%. Plaintiffs’ attorneys cited tests of Jeeter products conducted by Weed Week and reported in a September article, which revealed that THC levels in some products were far lower than stated on the label.

According to the complaint, Baby Jeeter Fire OG Diamond Infused 5-Pack Preroll’s THC content was listed on the label as 46%. However, independent lab testing revealed that the actual THC concentration of the product was far lower, ranging between 23 and 27% THC. The THC concentration was therefore exaggerated by 70-100%, well above the 10% margin of error allowed by California law.

basis of the plaintiff’s claims

State law requires marijuana companies to test their products for toxins and contaminants other than THC. A Certificate of Analysis, which must be given to government regulators, contains the results of these tests.

Several items from the Jeeter range were tested by Weed Week, including Baby Jete Fire OG Diamond Infused Joints, which are reported to contain 46% THC by weight. The Certificate of Analysis for the product also showed a THC concentration of 46%. According to Weed Week, tests showed actual pay was between 23% and 27%, which translates to “implicit inflation” of up to 100%.

In response to WeedWeek’s findings for the Fire OG product, Georg Kallert of Landau Labs, who tested articles for Jeeter, stated: “A review of the CoAs provided shows that the moisture content analysis was performed differently than Landau Labs… hence the end results were erroneous.” .” In response to WeedWeek’s claim that Jeeter’s Churros Diamond Infused 5-Pack Preroll implied THC inflation of 28% to 42%, Kallert stated that Landau Labs stands by his findings.

An unfounded and ridiculous case

The Jeeter brand described the lawsuit as “groundless and ridiculous.” In an email, the team explained that the claims were lies. Recall that Forbes claimed that Jeeter joints, which sell in the millions each year, were the best-selling pre-rolls in the nation last year.

The team stated that the allegations were false and aimed at destroying the brand’s reputation and business operations. They stressed that they are proud of their compliance and commitment to the independent third-party testing requirements set by the state. As a company, they care deeply about the product and its integrity and take all necessary legal precautions before releasing the product.

The brand statement reads: “Our love for cannabis and our commitment to ethics, values ​​and culture formed the foundation of the company we have developed. We’re proud of all the jobs we’ve created and the advances we’ve made in the industry. We take these allegations very seriously and look forward to learning the truth, no matter how absurd and unfounded they are.”

To prove its innocence, the brand has asked the plaintiffs and other complainants to prove where they violated their claimed THC content. In the final part of the email, the company stated that it looks forward to uncovering the truth.

The Weed Week article pointed out that the experiment was imperfect because it didn’t take into account factors such as the long shelf life of the products on store shelves or whether they might have been exposed to high temperatures. According to Weed Week, the test suggests that potency inflation is rife in California. However, the results are not sufficient to apply to a specific brand, company, product or test facility. The article also mentions that Jeeter items were tested twice, with the second round involving a larger sample size and Jeeter paying for the cost of the products. In the second round, between 28% and 42% of inflation was visible.

final remark

The main reason customers buy cannabis is for its therapeutic and psychological effects, and the THC content of the product is a major driver of these therapeutic and psychological effects. As Dovel & Kuner attorney Christin Cho said, consumers are willing to pay more for higher-THC cannabis products and expect to spend less for lower-THC cannabis products.

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