151. Misbranding of Miracle-Aid. U. S. v. Norval C. Douglas (Miracle Products). Plea of not guilty. Tried to the jury. Verdict of guilty. Sentence of 1 year's imprisonment and fine of $4,000. Judgment reversed on appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals; case returned to the District Court. Plea of nolo contendere subsequently entered and fine of $2,000 and costs imposed.

Case Number:
151
Collection:
Cosmetics, 1940-1964
Evidence Numbers:
F. D. C. No. 14292. Sample Nos. 41209-F, 63481-F.
Date Issued:
February 1949
Seizure Dates:
March 2 and April 26, 1944
Product Keywords:
Miracle-Aid
Defendant Names:
Norval C. Douglas, trading as Miracle Products, at Chicago, Ill.
Court Jurisdiction:
Northern District of Illinois
Seizure Location:
Texas ; Georgia
Shipped From:
Illinois
Shipped To:
Texas ; Georgia
Copyright:
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