A class-action complaint has been filed in California federal court against Ashlynn Marking Group, Inc. for allegedly not disclosing the severe risks of addiction associated with its Kratom-containing products.
Kratom is known to cause addiction and has resulted in deaths or catastrophic injuries to hundreds, if not thousands, of users. Additionally, the products do not inform users about other deadly risks. These products are available for purchase in convenience stores or online by people of any age, which means it’s not just adults suffering.
Attorneys Roger Smith and Ryan Duplechin, who are leading the Kratom litigation at Beasley Allen, say identifying the appropriate defendants has been one of the most significant challenges. Kratom companies take every step to hide their operations and the identities of their leaders. The individuals and entities in bringing OPMS-related Kratom products to market have gone to great lengths to shield their legal and civil liabilities, as evidenced in a recent multi-part series in the Tamp Bay Times.
Fortunately, the civil lawsuits filed against Payton Palaio and his various business entities have shed light on how these entities are organized. However, more work needs to be done to hold Payton Palaio and his business associates accountable for the harm caused by the Kratom explosion.