In an unprecedented legal action, Dietary Supplement Safety Committee Co-Founder Christopher Grell, has expanded the scope of a recently filed law suit against Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) in which the company has been accused of fraud and product negligence by adding a new category of defendants; specifically the plaintiff's direct 'up-line distributor,' Ms. Yucong Chen.
The plaintiff was recruited into the Herbalife multi level marketing business opportunity and subsequently became the 'down-line of Ms. Chen. The newly named defendant also earned commissions on products purchased by the plaintiff through Herbalife.
