ALR Industries settles with former NFL player in doping lawsuit

[TK]

Former San Diego State and NFL running back Femi Ayanbadejo has reached a settlement agreement with ALR Industries, a supplement company owned and operated by A.L. Rea (Scott Jensen) the author of “Building the Perfect Beast” and “Chemical Muscle Enhancement”.

Ayanbadejo had alleged in his suit that there were banned substances contained in Max LMG,  a pro-hormone product produced by ALR Industries. He failed an NFL doping control test in January 2007, was subsequently suspended for four games, and ultimately said that the stigma of testing positive was a factor preventing him from getting back in the league. Attorneys for Ayanbadejo and  ALR Industries, expressed satisfaction with the settlement, the terms of which were kept confidential. Charles Weller, an attorney for ALR Industries, stated that the positive test was a result of the athlete’s negligence:

“Sometimes athletes have a valid claim against these companies, and sometimes they don’t. This was a perfect example of a situation where we don’t have a valid claim. Ayanbadejo tested positive for exactly what was on the label of Max LMG. In trying to save his career, he chose to point fingers at the supplement company. He took a dietary supplement without doing his due diligence.”


In this particular case, Mr. Weller’s words ring true, as Max LMG is an oral anabolic steroid, and ALRI is listed as a banned company by the NFL player’s association. In the course of the precedings, Ayanbadejo revealed that A.L. Rea (a/k/a Author L. Rea), was a pseudonym for Scott Jensen, and furthermore that Mr. Jensen was imprisoned for just under seven years, as punishment for his role in the operation of an illegal steroid ring.

In 2008, an FDA laboratory test showed that ALR Industries “Venom HYPERDRIVE 3.0″ contained a significant amount of sibutramine, an unlisted prescription appetite suppressant, sold under the brand name Meridia.

Max LMG has since been discontinued, regardless, and ALR Industries will continue to pursue a defamation suit against Ayanbadejo.

[Boost]

would you trust the owner?

 

[HTexan]

That's why there is a NFL approve list. Only a stupid stack of shit would used a product not on the list. 

[240 is Back]

yeah, use what's on the list.  it's not rocket science.  player to blame here.

[Ron]

OK - so where is the list... basically all I see that is approved is some EAS products??? Unless this is the list they are talking about...

http://www.nsf.org/media/enews/abs_landing.asp




At the request of the National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), NSF has developed stringent criteria for product certification under the NFL/NFLPA Supplement Certification Program. In addition to requiring NSF Certification to dietary supplements or functional foods criteria, the program requires each product lot to undergo analytical testing to ensure the absence of any substances banned by the NFL/NFLPA.

In addition to the strict NSF Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods Program requirements, products certified under the Official NFL/NFLPA Supplement Certification Program must meet the following stringent criteria:

1 - Formula Evaluation - NSF provides confidential review of product formulations to screen for potential banned substances and determine testing requirements.

2 - Good Manufacturing Practices - Production facilities and packaging facilities are inspected to insure controls are in place to avoid the introduction of, or cross contamination with, banned substances.

3 - Clinical Testing for Metabolites - At the client's request, NSF will oversee clinical testing to determine if any ingredients metabolize into prohibited substances that may result in disqualification from competition.

4 - Chain-of-Custody Procedures - Each product lot tested for banned substances must be collected by an NSF auditor. All products pending testing are held under locked quarantine until NSF notifies the manufacturer of successful test results.


The Official NFL/NFLPA Supplement Certification Program:

Offers NFL players product options so they will not unknowingly consume banned substances via their sports nutritional products.

Reduces the likelihood of NFL Players testing positive for banned substances consumed unintentionally.

Ensures certified dietary supplements and functional foods contain the identity and quantity of ingredients listed on the product label and are free of any undeclared contaminants or prohibited ingredients.

Provides a mechanism for third-party evaluation for the metabolites of dietary supplements formulations.

[HTexan]

They give it to the players.

[regmac]

Former San Diego State and NFL running back Femi Ayanbadejo has reached a settlement agreement with ALR Industries, a supplement company owned and operated by A.L. Rea (Scott Jensen) the author of “Building the Perfect Beast” and “Chemical Muscle Enhancement”.

Ayanbadejo had alleged in his suit that there were banned substances contained in Max LMG,  a pro-hormone product produced by ALR Industries. He failed an NFL doping control test in January 2007, was subsequently suspended for four games, and ultimately said that the stigma of testing positive was a factor preventing him from getting back in the league. Attorneys for Ayanbadejo and  ALR Industries, expressed satisfaction with the settlement, the terms of which were kept confidential. Charles Weller, an attorney for ALR Industries, stated that the positive test was a result of the athlete’s negligence:

“Sometimes athletes have a valid claim against these companies, and sometimes they don’t. This was a perfect example of a situation where we don’t have a valid claim. Ayanbadejo tested positive for exactly what was on the label of Max LMG. In trying to save his career, he chose to point fingers at the supplement company. He took a dietary supplement without doing his due diligence.”


In this particular case, Mr. Weller’s words ring true, as Max LMG is an oral anabolic steroid, and ALRI is listed as a banned company by the NFL player’s association. In the course of the precedings, Ayanbadejo revealed that A.L. Rea (a/k/a Author L. Rea), was a pseudonym for Scott Jensen, and furthermore that Mr. Jensen was imprisoned for just under seven years, as punishment for his role in the operation of an illegal steroid ring.

In 2008, an FDA laboratory test showed that ALR Industries “Venom HYPERDRIVE 3.0″ contained a significant amount of sibutramine, an unlisted prescription appetite suppressant, sold under the brand name Meridia.

Max LMG has since been discontinued, regardless, and ALR Industries will continue to pursue a defamation suit against Ayanbadejo.

Imagine  my RB, Marion Barber on that!!!!!!