Legal Opinion
Warner-Lambert Company v. Federal Trade Commission
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided September 14, 1977No. 76-1138PublishedCited by 58 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion for the court filed by Circuit Judge WRIGHT.
Dissenting opinion filed by ROBB, Circuit Judge.
J. SKELLY WRIGHT, Circuit Judge:
The Warner-Lambert Company petitions for review of an order of the Federal Trade Commission requiring it to cease and desist from advertising that its product, Listerine Antiseptic mouthwash, prevents, cures, or alleviates the common cold. The FTC order further requires Warner-Lambert to disclose in future Listerine advertisements that: “Contrary to prior advertising, Listerine will not help prevent colds or sore throats or lessen their severity.”1 We affirm but…
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