Kratom Lawsuit

Understanding Kratom Lawsuits

Kratom is a widely available plant-derived supplement that's often sold as tablets, capsules, powders, extracts, or brewed as a tea. In low doses, kratom acts as a stimulant, and in high doses, it produces a sedative effect similar to opioids.

Kratom is often marketed as a treatment for anxiety, depression, pain relief, and opioid addiction, despite not being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It’s used by about 1.6 million Americans every year, according to the American Psychiatric Association.

Find out more about kratom lawsuits:

• Many companies marketed kratom as natural and safe for use, even though they allegedly knew or should have known about the dangers.
• Kratom manufacturers are accused of failing to provide labels with information like proper dosage and potential health risks, including liver damage, psychosis, respiratory distress, seizures, and overdoses.
• Companies named in kratom lawsuits include Grow LLC, Kratom Divine, and O.P.M.S.^® (Optimized Plant Mediated Solutions).
• At least 91 deaths have been linked to kratom, and poison control center reports have increased by more than 1,100% since 2015, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
• Dozens of kratom overdose lawsuits have been filed by families who have lost loved ones. In the first kratom wrongful death lawsuit to proceed to a verdict, a family was awarded $2.5 Million.

“It’s a pure opioid that’s available without a prescription, so it’s akin to having morphine or oxycodone for sale at a smoke shop or a gas station. This is a public health crisis waiting to happen.”
– Christopher R. McCurdy, University of Florida Professor

If you or a loved one used the herbal supplement and were harmed, you may be able to file a kratom lawsuit and seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and more.

At Sokolove Law, we have over 45 years of experience standing up to corporations and securing justice for families. Let our kratom lawyers fight for you.

What Products Contain Kratom?​

Kratom products come in a variety of forms and are often marketed under different brand names. In many cases, they are sold without warnings about potency or possible side effects, making it difficult for consumers to recognize potential risks.

Kratom products include:

• 7ΩHMZ
• Choice Botanicals^™ Maeng Da Kratom Green Strain
• Feel Free^® by Botanic Tonics
• Golden Monk Green Maeng Da
• Herbal RVA Royal Bentuangie
• K Shot^™ Black
• Kratom Distro
• KTAB by Phoria^™
• Lipht^® Kratom Premium Maeng Da
• Majestic Kratom Hulu White
• MIT45^™ Super K Extra Strong
• O.P.M.S. Gold Liquid
• O.P.M.S. Silver Green Vein Maeng Da
• Pure Infinity Botanicals^® Premium Trainwreck
• Remarkable Herbs Maeng Da Kratom Green Vein
• Sea Kratom White Maeng Da
• Sembuh^® Kratom Red Bali
• The Kratom Distro Premium Kratom Powder White Horned Maeng Da
• Whole Herbs Red Vein Bali

Some kratom products contain extreme levels of the herb's active ingredient, lack labeling about strength or drug interactions, and make unsupported medical claims touting health benefits, according to an investigation by the Tampa Bay Times.

Who Can File a Kratom Overdose Lawsuit​?

To file a kratom overdose lawsuit, your lawyer must be able to show that you or a loved one used a product that contained the herb and suffered an injury as a result.

You may be eligible for a kratom product liability lawsuit if you or a loved one:

• Used kratom in any form, including pills, teas, powders, extracts, or gummies
• Suffered serious harm, like organ damage, overdose, or wrongful death

There’s only a limited amount of time to file a lawsuit against kratom due to state laws called statutes of limitations. Once this window closes, you may lose your chance to seek justice and compensation.

The Dangers of Kratom: Side Effects & Health Risks

While kratom is often used to lift mood or boost energy levels, there are safety problems linked to its use. Kratom side effects can vary based on how much of the herb is consumed, the product's strength, and the consumer's health.

Kratom health risks include:

• Confusion
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Hallucinations and delusions
• High blood pressure.
• Liver and kidney damage
• Trouble breathing
• Tremors and seizures

Kratom products have also been tied to fatal overdoses, especially when taken in high doses or combined with other substances. Because these products are largely unregulated, consumers may not know the true strength or risks.

How to File a Kratom Lawsuit

At Sokolove Law, we understand how health issues linked to kratom can impact every aspect of your life — and we’re here to help you find a path forward. With our team handling the legal process, you can focus on your health and recovery.

Our kratom lawsuit attorneys can:

• Determine your eligibility to file a claim during a free case review
• Gather evidence like your medical records, kratom products used, and expert testimony to build a strong case
• File your kratom lawsuit​ against the responsible parties before any legal deadlines
• Negotiate a kratom settlement with the defendant(s), so you can receive compensation as quickly as possible
• Represent you in court and seek compensation from a trial verdict if a settlement is unable to be reached

Companies that sell kratom products may try to shield themselves through shell companies and complex distribution networks. However, our kratom attorneys can work to identify those responsible and hold them accountable.

Kratom Lawsuit Settlement Amounts​ & Verdicts

When companies put profits ahead of safety, consumers often end up paying the price. Taking legal action allows families to make their voices heard and fight back against dangerous practices.

Kratom lawsuit settlement and verdict amounts include:

• $11 Million for the wrongful death of a Florida mother
• $2.5 Million to the family of a Washington man who suffered a fatal overdose
• $8.75 Million for a class action kratom addiction lawsuit

While kratom litigation is still developing, some families have been awarded significant compensation for the harm they've experienced.

$11 Million Florida Kratom Lawsuit Verdict

The family of a 30-year-old Florida mother of 4 who died after drinking kratom for pain relief was awarded $11 Million. The lawsuit was filed against Grow LLC, which operates as The Kratom Distro, and the company's owner.

The Palm Beach County coroner attributed the woman's death to “acute mitragynine intoxication.” Mitragynine is one of the two main chemical compounds in kratom.

The Kratom Distro lawsuit​ alleged that the defendants were responsible for the woman's death because they falsely marketed the product as an all-natural supplement and failed to warn of the potential dangers.

“There’s no dosage recommendations on any of these packages. So really, you’re talking about selling kratom to uninformed consumers, people who are looking for help, banking on the sellers to do the right thing, but they’re not.”
– Family's Kratom Death Lawyer​

$2.5 Million Washington Kratom Divine Lawsuit​ Verdict

A Washington jury awarded $2.5 Million to the family of a 39-year-old Castle Rock man and father of 3 who died after consuming kratom.

The jurors found Society Botanicals LLC, which does business as Kratom Divine, as well as the company's owner, responsible for the man’s death.

The Kratom Divine lawsuit is reportedly the first jury verdict in a civil lawsuit for damages against a kratom manufacturer or distributor.

$8.75 Kava and Kratom Drink Lawsuit​ Settlement

Botanic Tonics agreed to pay $8.75 Million to settle a kratom class action lawsuit that claimed the company failed to disclose how much kratom is in their product and minimized the risks of consuming too much.

The product at issue, sold under the name "Feel Free," is a kratom and kava mixed tonic. The Feel Free kratom lawsuit alleged that the product was highly addictive even though it was marketed to people struggling with addiction.

On May 6, 2026, Feel Free and other kratom-containing products will be banned for sale in Utah. Lawmakers have attributed about 200 deaths in the state to the herb.

“Their business model, as far as I can tell, is get people addicted so they buy larger and larger amounts of the product.”
– Utah Senator Mike McKell

While there’s never a guarantee of compensation in any case, our kratom attorneys will fight hard for everything you deserve.

Compensation from a kratom addiction lawsuit​ can help cover the cost of medical bills, funeral costs, and more.

Latest Kratom Lawsuit News​ 2026

Kratom litigation continues to evolve as concerns about the safety of these products grow. From new state bans to wrongful death lawsuits, recent developments suggest growing scrutiny over how kratom is marketed and sold.

Find out about the latest kratom lawsuit updates and regulatory actions:

• April 10, 2026: Kansas passed a bill banning 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) kratom products, citing safety concerns and unsubstantiated medical claims.
• April 8, 2026: Kratom manufacturer Botanic Tonics LLC sued Utah in an effort to block a new law limiting the sale of the herb. The company claimed that the restrictions would prevent them from selling products in more than 300 Utah locations.
• March 26, 2026: During the past 11 years, poison centers received 14,449 kratom exposure reports, an increase of approximately 1,200% compared with the reports in 2015, according to the CDC.
• March 9, 2026: A Kansas couple filed a kratom lawsuit following the death of their son. The defendants, including Club 13 Inc., The Hub Smoke Shop, Wellness Connect, and OPMS Kratom, are accused of selling a dangerous product without proper warnings.
• February 9, 2026: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued kratom retailer Smokey’s Paradise, accusing them of selling products containing nearly 50 times the legal limit of the kratom compound 7-OH.
• July 15, 2025: The FDA issued warning letters to 7 companies for illegally marketing kratom products to the public. The products included tablets, gummies, drink mixes, and shots.
• December 2, 2025: A mother sued several kratom companies, blaming them for the death of her 38-year-old son. The Missouri kratom lawsuit alleges that the victim had an extremely high level of 3400 nanograms per milliliter of the active substance in his blood.
• July 24, 2023: A jury in Washington state awarded $2.5 Million to a family in the first kratom wrongful death trial in the U.S.

Pressure is mounting on kratom manufacturers, retailers, and distributors. With more lawsuits being filed and stricter regulations, individuals may have an opportunity to hold companies accountable for unsafe or misleading practices.

Let Our Kratom Death and Injury Lawyer​s Fight for You

At Sokolove Law, our kratom injury lawyers have the resources to stand up to powerful companies and even the playing field for everyday people.

To date, we've recovered over $10.2 Billion for clients across the country, including those harmed by dangerous products.

Find out how Sokolove Law stands out from the rest:

• More than 45 years of litigation experience
• No upfront costs or hourly fees
• Able to help families in all 50 states

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