Family Sues Lipokinetix Maker, Fitness Center for Woman's Death

PORTLAND, Ore. - The family of an Oregon woman who died after taking the dietary supplement Lipokinetix has sued the product's manufacturers and the fitness center where she bought the supplement, claiming they were aware it was dangerous and could cause fatal liver injuries. Pao v. Syntrax Innovations, et al., No. n/a (Ore. Cir. Ct., Multnomah Cty.)

The complaint was filed March 22 in Multnomah County Circuit Court and is believed to be the first lawsuit filed on behalf of a plaintiff who died after taking Lipokinetix, which the FDA recently warned could be linked to liver failure and death.