Cannabis Giant Trulieve Sued: High-Potency Edibles Sold Illegally?

Case Overview: A class action lawsuit accuses Trulieve and related companies of illegally selling high-potency cannabis edibles that exceed state THC limits.

Consumers Affected: Consumers in Arizona and Florida who purchased the allegedly mislabeled cannabis edibles from Trulieve dispensaries.

Court: U.S. District Court District of Arizona

A sprawling cannabis conglomerate operating dispensaries across Arizona and Florida is facing a lawsuit alleging it has been selling marijuana-infused edibles that pack way more punch than the law allows.

The lawsuit targets more than 20 companies tied to Trulieve, a major player in the cannabis industry, for allegedly mislabeling and illegally selling marijuana edibles and oils with THC levels up to 10 times the legal limit. Plaintiffs say the products not only pose health risks but also put consumers at risk of criminal charges for possessing what are technically illegal products.

Trulieve Accused of Selling Illegal, High-Potency Edibles

Erik Watt, who filed the proposed class action lawsuit, bought a 1-gram syringe of Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) from a Trulieve dispensary in Glendale, Arizona. He paid $30 in cash, trusting the product was legal and properly labeled. But according to the lawsuit, the oil he bought contained a THC concentration far above Arizona’s legal cap of 100mg per edible package.

Watt said he relied on the brand’s reputation and regulatory compliance to assume the product was safe and legal. In reality, he claims, he wouldn’t have bought it had he known the truth. The product, his lawyers argue, was essentially “worthless” because it violated state law.

Lawsuit Details Alleged Scheme to Skirt THC Limits

The lawsuit lists an array of "Macro Dose Edibles" allegedly sold by Trulieve and its affiliated companies. Examples include:

• JAMS Jellies (1x50mg)
• XBites (2x50mg)
• Tipsy Turtle Sand Dollar (1x100mg)
• Krispie PB Cocoas (3x200mg)
• Brix (1x1000mg)
  

Arizona law limits edibles to 100mg of THC per package, while Florida allows up to 200mg. The products sold by Trulieve and co., the complaint claims, blow past those thresholds—sometimes delivering the equivalent of 100 standard doses in a single package.

The lawsuit also alleges that the companies misled consumers and regulators by marketing edible oils as concentrates, which aren’t subject to the same THC limits as edibles. That loophole, Watt argues, allowed them to profit handsomely while skirting safety laws.

Though more than 20 entities are named in the lawsuit, Watt argues they operate as a single, centralized system. Trulieve and its subsidiaries, he says, share executives, branding, and business practices, functioning as one integrated operation. The lawsuit claims this structure was used to create the illusion of independence while allowing coordinated rule-breaking on a national scale.

Cannabis Industry Under Increased Legal Scrutiny

Trulieve isn’t alone. Other cannabis companies have recently faced legal scrutiny for similar practices. 

In Illinois, several lawsuits allege that vape products were falsely labeled as concentrates to bypass THC limits. And in December, a case claimed Lifted Liquids misrepresented THC levels in its delta-8 and delta-10 products.

In his lawsuit against the companies, Watt wants to represent anyone from Arizona or Florida who purchased Illegal Edibles from any Trulieve dispensary. 

Case Details

• Lawsuit: Watt v. Trulieve Holdings, Inc., et al.
• Case Number: 2:25-cv-00962-SPL 
• Court: U.S. District Court District of Arizona  

Plaintiffs' Attorneys

• Patricia N. Syverson and Ty D. Frankel (Frankel Syverson PLLC)
• Laura Luisi and Jamie Holz (Luisi Holz LAW)

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