Athena Appeal Decision Could Open ‘Floodgate’ For False Claims Litigation

Lower court decisions that Athena Cosmetics’ RevitaLash products is an unapproved drug competing unfairly against Allergan's Latisse drug could have broader implications if the Supreme Court denies the firm's request for review. Already beleaguered by class actions following FDA warnings, firms could face more opportunistic lawsuits if federal courts are left to determine a product's intended use and regulatory status.