Penalty Amount
$4,870,000
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general announced a $4.87 million settlement with GS Labs, a former COVID-19 rapid testing business. The company was found to have violated the Colorado Consumer Protection Act by falsely advertising test results with no wait times, same day appointments, and no out-of-pocket expenses, while overcharging consumers and insurance providers.
GS Labs will pay over $3.6 million in restitution to consumers and $1.25 million to the multistate group (Colorado receiving $23,601 for legal fees). If GS Labs resumes COVID-19 testing, they are prohibited from charging administrative fees, pricing above market rate, or charging consumers for late results.
In-house legal teams should review vendor agreements with healthcare service providers, particularly those involving consumer-facing pricing and advertising. Key clauses to examine include: pricing representations (ensuring advertised prices match actual charges), fee disclosure provisions (especially any administrative or hidden fees), performance guarantees (e.g., turnaround times for services), and indemnification for false advertising claims. Customer-facing terms of service and consent forms should also be audited to ensure clear disclosure of all costs and limitations. Additionally, contracts with insurance providers should be checked for compliance with market rate pricing and billing practices.
Entity
GS Labs
Industry
HealthcareOfficial Press Release
https://coag.gov/press-releases/attorney-general-weiser-announces-settlement-with-former-covid-19-test-distributor-after-company-used-false-advertising-overcharged-coloradans/
GS Labs Updated CO AOD Final v3
https://coag.gov/app/uploads/2026/06/GS-Labs_Updated-CO-AOD-Final-v3.pdf
Colorado Attorney General Enforcement Page
https://coag.gov/
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