This class-action lawsuit alleges that The Joint Chiropractic misleads consumers about the benefits of their care, pressures chiropractors for high volume, provides inadequate training, and ultimately delivers potentially harmful treatment.
| Complete Date | Case | Citation | Court | Short Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Joint Chiropractic Class Action Lawsuit | (N.D. Cal. Case No. 20-cv-07410) | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California | Plaintiffs allege misleading marketing claims for chiropractic benefits, chiropractor pressure for high volumes, inadequate training, and seek damages and to stop the practices. |
| Ongoing | Marketing Claims | N/A | N/A | The lawsuit claims The Joint Chiropractic’s marketing materials exaggerate benefits like curing/preventing various conditions, despite lacking scientific evidence. |
| Ongoing | Chiropractor Pressure | N/A | N/A | Allegations that The Joint’s compensation system incentivizes chiropractors to see as many patients as possible, potentially leading to unnecessary or harmful treatments. |
| Ongoing | Training and Supervision | N/A | N/A | Concerns raised about the adequacy of The Joint’s chiropractor training program and the level of supervision provided, potentially impacting safe and effective care. |
| Ongoing | Legal Action | (N.D. Cal. Case No. 20-cv-07410) | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California | Unspecified damages and injunctive relief to prevent The Joint from continuing the alleged deceptive practices are sought by the plaintiffs. |
| Ongoing | The Joint’s Response | N/A | N/A | The Joint denies the allegations, claiming truthful marketing, a non-incentivizing compensation system, and adequate training and supervision. |
| Ongoing | Impact | N/A | N/A | The lawsuit has forced The Joint to defend itself, damaged its reputation, raised awareness of chiropractic care risks, and may influence patients to seek care elsewhere. |
| Ongoing | Conclusion | N/A | N/A | The lawsuit emphasizes consumer awareness of chiropractic risks and benefits, and highlights the importance of transparency and proper training for chiropractic companies. |
Conclusion: The Joint Chiropractic lawsuit highlights the importance of consumer awareness about chiropractic risks and benefits, along with the need for transparency and ethical practices within the chiropractic industry. The lawsuit’s outcome remains uncertain, but its impact on public perception and industry standards is already significant.
