A lawsuit has been filed against a prominent cannabis company, accusing it of illegally selling cannabis-infused products with THC levels far exceeding legal limits. The complaint was lodged by Chad Alsip on January 24, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Alsip alleges that Acreage Holdings and its affiliates have been misleading consumers and regulators by marketing these products as legal under Illinois law.
The case revolves around the sale of Vapable Oils, which include cannabis oil vaporizer cartridges and other forms like resin and hash oil. These products are purportedly marketed as smokeable concentrates rather than cannabis-infused products (CIPs), allowing them to bypass stricter THC content regulations. Under Illinois law, CIPs should not exceed 100 milligrams of THC per package, but Alsip claims that the defendants' products contain five to ten times this amount. This misrepresentation allegedly enables Acreage Holdings to sell larger quantities than legally permissible, posing health risks to consumers due to potential overconsumption of THC.
Alsip argues that the defendants have engaged in deceptive practices in violation of several Illinois laws, including the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Consumer Fraud Act. He asserts that these actions have led to consumers being overcharged and exposed to illegal product possession risks. Furthermore, he accuses Acreage Holdings of breaching express and implied warranties by falsely representing their products as compliant with state regulations.
The plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment declaring the defendants' actions as deceptive trade practices, alongside damages for himself and similarly affected individuals. He also requests punitive damages for what he describes as intentional misconduct by Acreage Holdings.
Representing Chad Alsip is a team of attorneys whose names are not disclosed in the document. The case is presided over by judges from the Northern District of Illinois under Case ID 1:25-cv-00867.