Can it get any better? Dr. Phil on the hot seat (class action suit)

[CatWoman]

Class Status Sought for 'Dr. Phil' Diet Case

By Molly Selvin | Times Staff Writer
Posted October 3, 2005

The man famous for advising bitter couples and sullen teens on camera is getting counsel himself these days — from lawyers.

A suit that targets "Dr. Phil" McGraw claims the popular TV psychologist defrauded his fans with an ill-fated venture into the diet-supplement business.

Three disgruntled customers, who filed the suit last year in Los Angeles County Superior Court, now are seeking national class-action status for the complaint, which could expand it to include thousands of plaintiffs. A judge could rule on the question early next year.

With his Texas drawl and a deep reservoir of homilies, McGraw parlayed his regular appearances on Oprah Winfrey's talk show into his own syndicated show starting in 2002. He dived into the lucrative weight-loss market in mid-2003 with a campaign that included advice books, a prime-time special with Katie Couric on obesity and dieting, and his "Shape Up! with Dr. Phil McGraw" products.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/health/la-fi-drphil3oct03,0,2313503.story?coll=orl-health-headlines

[orwell]

1. Disconnect

Dr. Phil...Weight Loss?

Sounds like clear fraud to me...

[fiveleafclover]

10. Yeah, next he should have

a line of hair care products.

[burythehatchet]

2. proud to say I have NEVER watched his show

I watched Oprah (once) and he was on. When I heard that he had his own show I knew that was one I could miss.

[CatWoman]

8. I've never watched "his show" per se

but I've caught enough bits and peices to determine that he's a blow hard ass.

[spanone]

3. Flim-Flam Man.

[Greyhound]

16. Texan.

[Mend]

4. Apple or Pear shape?

We are a nation of idiots. Except Dr. Phil, who is taking his billions to the bank.

[tuvor]

5. Phil, you're innocent, aren't you?!

Absolutely, Oprah!

[Melodybe]

6. God, I hate Dr. Phil! What an asshole!

He is so damn stupid it makes my head hurt.

Oprah must have owed his ass a big favor.

[Fenris]

17. "Oh God. No one's ever said 'no' to Oprah before!"

[CatWoman]

18. all right, Fenris!!!!!

behave yourself!!!!!

:hi:

[Fenris]

19. Who said that?

x(

:D

[sundancekid]

7. couldn't happen to a nicer charlatan ... should have lost his license too!

probably another case of power (or perceived power) corrupts, and ...

[bklyncowgirl]

9. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

I bought multiple copies of his weight loss book for my library based on past circulation and it turned out to be a waste of the taxpayers money. Turned out to be a major leage shelfsitter.

I hate when that happens.

[Arkana]

11. They got another RW sumbitch--man, the last week has been hell

for the right wing.

[KamaAina]

12. Why, he must be madder than a possum caught in a hailstorm!

(Dr. Phil drinking game: every time he says "possum", you have to drink.)

[burythehatchet]

15. .

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[AlCzervik]

13. "Howz that working for ya asshat?"

[miss_kitty]

14. So I guess we don't need to ask him

"How's that diet venture workin' for you?"

[sendero]

20. I can't wait..

.... until he releases his hair-regrowth formula!

Whooppeeee!!!!! Class action here I come!!!!!!!!