TruLife Distribution Lawsuit, Full Case Update 2025

The TruLife Distribution lawsuit has been one of the most searched legal stories in the health and wellness distribution industry since 2022. If you are searching for a consumer settlement, a claim form, or a payout — this article will save you time: no consumer class action exists and no money is available to individual claimants. What does exist is a complex, multi-year commercial dispute between two competing companies that is still generating new court activity in 2025. Here is the complete, verified picture.

Key Case Facts at a Glance

Who Are the Parties?

TruLife Distribution is a Fort Lauderdale-based health and wellness distribution agency founded in 2019 by CEO Brian Gould. The company positions itself as a full-service marketing and distribution agency for health and wellness brands, with headquarters at 401 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1400, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The plaintiff, Nutritional Products International (NPI), is a competing distribution company whose lawsuit against TruLife centers on allegations of misleading advertising and fraudulent commercial practices. The Gould family connection gives the case an unusual dimension — NPI is led by Mitch Gould, who is Brian Gould’s brother.

What the Lawsuit Alleged

NPI’s May 2022 lawsuit, Case 9:22-cv-80752 filed in the Florida Southern District Court, accused TruLife of misrepresentation and deceptive practices. NPI claimed TruLife used its case studies and emails to poach clients.

More specifically, the lawsuit alleged that TruLife, under Brian Gould’s leadership, made false and misleading statements to intentionally deceive NPI’s existing and potential clients, and misappropriated NPI’s case studies — which showcased successful client projects — using them as their own to win over clients. NPI also alleged that TruLife generated an email designed to imitate NPI’s email address in an attempt to attract customers.

The legal claims covered multiple statutes: the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, the Lanham Act, and Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act were all cited, making it a complex legal dispute across both federal and state law.

What Happened in the Original Case

On June 13, 2022, the judge issued an order dismissing the TruLife Distribution complaint. The judge officially dismissed the case, leaving both parties to continue their operations in the distribution industry.

TruLife Distribution stated publicly after the dismissal: “In the process of resolving the lawsuit filed against us, TruLife Distribution was fully cleared of any charges or claims made against our company. Furthermore, no ruling was ever made against the company. TruLife Distribution proved that all of its actions were legal, transparent, and ethical. A small number of claims were resolved without any admission of fault from either side.”

The 2025 Update: New Cases Filed

This is where the story becomes significantly more complex. As of August 2025, the parties have engaged in protracted litigation for many years, with at least eleven related actions between the parties across both federal and state courts.

At some point in the parties’ litigation, the parties reached a global settlement agreement. Litigation has now shifted into a dispute over the scope of that global settlement agreement — specifically, whether the settlement agreement prohibits additional litigation between the parties. Some of the parties are arguing that the claims pending before the court are barred by the settlement agreement.

In August 2025, Judge Robin L. Rosenberg ordered both new federal cases — 25-CV-80410 and 25-CV-80488 — stayed pending a resolution of settlement enforcement proceedings in Palm Beach County case 50-2019-CA-005715. The Clerk of Court was directed to administratively close both federal cases during the pendency of the stay.

In plain terms: the parties settled their dispute, then disagreed about what that settlement covered, and are now back in court arguing about the settlement itself. The underlying business rivalry between the two companies has not fully resolved.

TruLife’s Current Position

TruLife Distribution states that it was fully cleared and that no ruling was ever made against the company. The company reports that after the case ended, even more clients came to them — many of whom valued stability and brand protection and saw that TruLife was able to manage its own situation while continuing to serve client brands.

Throughout 2023 and 2024, TruLife continued to attract new brands looking for U.S. distribution. The company is now investing in growth areas including women’s health, holistic wellness, and sustainable products.

Why So Much Misinformation Exists Online

Readers searching this case will encounter a large volume of inaccurate content. Public perception of the dispute has been shaped less by verified legal outcomes and more by online commentary and unverified reporting. Reputational damage often lingers regardless of court rulings, especially when search engines and forums amplify incomplete narratives.

Several websites have published articles describing TruLife as facing consumer-facing fraud allegations, medical device regulatory violations, or FDA scrutiny. None of these claims are supported by any court filing or regulatory record. TruLife Distribution is a health and wellness marketing and distribution agency — it is not a medical device manufacturer and has not faced FDA enforcement actions in the public record.

No criminal proceedings are documented as of March 2025. No sanctions or bankruptcy filings appear in BBB records or public court records.

Is There a Consumer Settlement or Claim Form?

No. This case has never involved consumer plaintiffs, a consumer settlement fund, or a claim form for individual people. It is a business-to-business commercial dispute between two competing health and wellness distribution companies.

If you received a notice or email claiming you can file a claim for money related to the TruLife Distribution lawsuit, treat it with extreme caution — no such settlement exists in the public record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is TruLife Distribution still operating in 2025? A: Yes. TruLife Distribution continues to operate and has expanded its client base throughout 2023, 2024, and into 2025, adding new brands in women’s health, holistic wellness, and sustainable products.

Q: Was TruLife found guilty of anything? A: No. TruLife Distribution was fully cleared of any charges or claims made against the company. No ruling was ever made against the company, and a small number of claims were resolved without any admission of fault from either side.

Q: Are there any new lawsuits against TruLife in 2025? A: Yes. Two new federal cases were filed in 2025 in the Southern District of Florida: Case 9:25-cv-80410 and Case 9:25-cv-80488. Both were stayed in August 2025, pending resolution of settlement enforcement proceedings in Palm Beach County state court. The new litigation appears to center on a dispute over the scope of the global settlement the parties previously reached.

Q: What is the TruLife lawsuit actually about? A: At its core, this is a business rivalry between two competing health and wellness distribution companies — NPI, led by Mitch Gould, and TruLife, led by Brian Gould, who are brothers. NPI alleged that TruLife made false statements to deceive NPI’s clients and misappropriated NPI’s case studies and email identity to win clients away. TruLife denied all wrongdoing.

Q: Can I file a claim or get money from this lawsuit? A: No. This has never been a consumer class action. There is no settlement fund, no claim form, and no payment available to individual members of the public.

Q: What laws were involved in the case? A: The litigation brought to light several laws, including the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, the Lanham Act, and Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Q: Did TruLife Distribution commit fraud against consumers? A: No evidence of consumer fraud appears in any court filing. No criminal proceedings are documented, and no sanctions appear in public records. The allegations in the lawsuit came from a competitor company, not from consumers or regulatory agencies.

Q: Where can I find the actual court documents? A: The cases are publicly accessible through the federal PACER system. The primary dockets are Case 9:22-cv-80752 and Case 9:25-cv-80410, both in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. State court proceedings are in Palm Beach County, Case No. 50-2019-CA-005715.

Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Settlement terms, eligibility, and payment amounts are subject to court approval and may change. For official information, always refer to the settlement administrator or the official settlement website.

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