Missouri Doctor Faces $500 Billion In FTC Fines For Promoting Vitamin D3 During Pandemic

A St. Louis chiropractor could face more than $500 billion in civil penalties in a federal lawsuit alleging he profited from the sale of infringing vitamin D and zinc products of the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act.

“The feds are suing me for half a trillion dollars…for telling people to take vitamins,” said Dr. Eric Nepute.

Nepute said his case will go to trial in federal court in Missouri in March.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed the 27-page complaint in April 2021. It alleges, among other things, that Nepute profited from the online sale of vitamin D and zinc products during the public health emergency. COVID-19.