# Kratom product liability lawsuit in California

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kratom-product-liability-lawsuit-in-california
> Updated: 2026-09-10T16:40:43.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A California family has filed a lawsuit against a manufacturer and retailer of kratom following the death of 55-year-old Lauren Dominguez. A coroner’s report identified the cause of death as acute mitragynine intoxication, noting that chronic alcohol use was a contributing factor.

The legal action alleges that the product was marketed using misleading terms such as ‘natural’ and ‘botanical’ to suggest safety. Attorney Michael Jeandron argued that the lack of government regulation allows such claims to mislead consumers, asserting that the civil justice system is a primary mechanism for holding manufacturers accountable. While the California Department of Public Health warns that kratom can lead to addiction, overdose, and death, the family alleges the product was being sold at a shop in Menifee despite being illegal to sell in the state.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Kratom manufacturer and retailer sued following death

A family is suing kratom manufacturers and retailers, alleging the herbal supplement contributed to a woman's death from acute mitragynine intoxication.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kratom-manufacturer-and-retailer-sued-following-death

### 2026-09-02: California family files lawsuit over kratom-related death

A California family is suing a kratom manufacturer and retailer, alleging a product caused the death of Lauren Dominguez via acute mitragynine intoxication.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/california-family-files-lawsuit-over-kratom-related-death

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