1578. Misbranding of Kurex. U. S. v. Kurex Hillgrove Laboratories, Inc., Rich ard F. Hillgrove and Walter P. Weihe. Pleas of not guilty. Tried to the jury; verdict of guilty. Corporation given total fine of $10,000, of which $7,500 was suspended. Hillgrove sentenced to 2 years in jail and placed on probation for 3 years; Weihe sentenced to 30 days in jail and placed on probation for 1 year and 1 day.

Case Number:
1578
Collection:
Drugs and Devices, 1940-1963
Evidence Numbers:
F. D. C. No. 14312. Sample Nos. 904-H, 2535-H, 22014-H, 22016-H.
Date Issued:
August 1946
Seizure Dates:
Between January 18 and February 5, 1945
Product Keywords:
Kurex
Defendant Names:
Kurex Hillgrove Laboratories, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Richard F. Hillgrove and Walter P. Weihe, officers of the corporation.
Court Jurisdiction:
Southern District of Ohio
Seizure Location:
Ohio
Shipped From:
Ohio
Shipped To:
Missouri, West Virginia, and Florida.
Copyright:
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