Manufacturers have marketed Kratom as a “natural” remedy for pain, anxiety and opioid withdrawal. It’s been linked to devastating injuries and deaths across the country. The Carlson Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of individuals and families who were harmed by the unregulated product. If you or a loved one suffered from serious health effects after using kratom or experienced the unthinkable loss of a family member, you may be eligible to file a kratom wrongful death lawsuit.
Call 833-4-CARLSON for a free, confidential case review.
If kratom caused serious harm or contributed to the death of someone you love, you may have the right to take legal action. Our kratom product liability lawyers are helping families across the country pursue justice through kratom wrongful death and injury lawsuits.
You may be eligible to file a claim under the following circumstances:
If you’re unsure whether or not your situation is eligible for a kratom lawsuit, schedule a free consultation with our product liability team at 833-4-CARLSON. We offer free consultations and represent clients nationwide.
Kratom (mitragyna speciosa) is a plant-based substance sold as an herbal supplement in powder, capsule and liquid form. While promoted for its calming and energizing effects, the FDA has not approved kratom for any medical use. Further, growing evidence links it to the following:
Families across the U.S. have filed lawsuits claiming that kratom manufacturers and sellers failed to warn consumers about these dangers. Others allege that products were improperly labeled, deceptively marketed as safe, or contaminated with toxic substances.
Our kratom wrongful death lawyers are currently evaluating cases involving wrongful deaths from the following health incidents:
Kratom is often marketed as a safe, natural alternative to prescription opioids, a plant-based supplement that promises pain relief, anxiety reduction and even energy boosts. However, science tells a different story. Kratom isn’t just a herbal remedy. It interacts with the brain in ways strikingly similar to opioids. As the product has grown in popularity across all demographics, it’s proving just as addictive.
Botanic Tonics Class Action Settlement Moves Forward
Botanic Tonics, maker of the kratom-infused “Feel Free” beverage, agreed to an $8.75 million settlement to resolve claims that it falsely marketed its product as safe. Consumers who purchased the beverage may be eligible for payouts between $175–$291.66. The claims deadline is June 17, 2025, and the final approval hearing is set for June 26, 2025.
Louisiana Sees Its First Kratom Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A Monroe family filed a wrongful death suit after their loved one died from kratom use involving an OPMS-branded product. This marks Louisiana’s first known kratom wrongful death filing, joining the growing list of states seeing litigation.
Washington Jury Awards $2.5 Million in Kratom Wrongful Death Case
A jury in Washington awarded the family of Patrick Coyne $2.5 million after he died from acute mitragynine toxicity. The product was made by Society Botanicals, and the court found the company failed to provide adequate warnings. This is the state’s first kratom-related jury verdict.
Surge in National Kratom Lawsuits and Injury Claims
Law firms across the U.S. report a steady rise in individual kratom injury and wrongful death cases, especially those involving long-term use, isolates like 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), and mislabeled or deceptively marketed products. Legal activity is expanding into new states like Georgia, Texas, Oregon, and Florida.
Synthetic Kratom Isolates Draw Legal Attention
Legal scrutiny is intensifying around kratom products that contain concentrated alkaloid isolates, especially 7-OH. These synthetics are being linked to more severe injuries and deaths, triggering new rounds of product liability litigation.
Georgia’s Kratom Regulation Law Goes Into Effect
Georgia implemented new laws regulating the sale of kratom products, including labeling requirements, age restrictions (21+), and limits on active alkaloid content. Products not in compliance may be pulled from store shelves and used as evidence in product liability claims.
Despite its opioid-like effects and growing number of related deaths, kratom remains largely unregulated at the federal level in the U.S. As noted above, the FDA has not approved kratom for any medical use, and the DEA has not scheduled it as a controlled substance. Still, both agencies have issued repeated warnings about its safety risks.
Kratom is often sold online, in gas stations, smoke shops and wellness stores. The product is marketed as a safe, natural alternative to prescription painkillers or anxiety medications. However, without federal oversight, the following are true:
This regulatory vacuum allows companies to profit from kratom sales while leaving consumers at risk. You are well within your rights to hold companies accountable if you’ve lost a loved one to a kratom overdose through a wrongful death lawsuit.
Families may be able to receive significant compensation for their losses. Call 833-4-CARLSON to schedule a free consultation with a kratom lawsuit attorney.
No. As of June 2025, there is no nationwide ban on kratom. However, the substance has no approval from the Food and Drug Administration and has issued a warning about its safety.
However, there are several states that have banned kratom:
Further, Georgia enacted legislation in 2024 that regulates kratom sales, including age restrictions and labeling requirements.
Yes. Lawsuits have been filed against brands including:
If you recognize one of these brands—or even if you don’t—we can investigate the source for you.
Yes. If kratom use contributed to or caused your loved one’s death, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. These lawsuits often focus on failure to warn, marketing deception, or contaminated or high-potency products.
This falls under product liability law.
Possibly. You may still have a claim if you suffered serious medical complications such as:
Long-term use + no warnings + injury = grounds for a product liability lawsuit.
The strongest cases include:
Even if you no longer have the packaging, we may still be able to build your case.
If successful, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:
Each case is different. We can help you understand what your claim may be worth.
Yes—kratom is legal at the federal level but banned in several states. As of 2025, states like Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin have banned kratom outright. Other states like Georgia and Texas have passed regulations around age limits, labeling, and dosage restrictions.
Even if kratom is legal in your state, manufacturers can still be held liable for injuries or deaths caused by unsafe, mislabeled, or deceptively marketed products.
Kratom lawsuits are complex cases and will take time. Tracing the source, proving harm and holding parties accountable takes more than evidence; it requires legal insight and relentless advocacy.
Our legal team can provide support in the following ways:
If you or someone you love has suffered serious harm after using kratom, you’re not alone. Thousands of people have been seriously injured or lost loved ones as a result of taking this dangerous and misrepresented product. Our team of attorneys is actively investigating these claims and helping families hold manufacturers and sellers accountable for wrongful death and personal injury claims linked to kratom.
The Carlson Law Firm is one of the largest Veteran-Owned & Operated law firms in the nation. We represent clients nationwide. You won’t pay anything unless we recover compensation for you. With decades of experience in complex injury litigation, we understand what it takes to stand up to manufacturers who prioritize profit over safety.
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