Formulated Sciences, Inc., a nutritional supplement company, sued the National Football League and the National Football League Players Association for libeling and boycotting its products.

In the federal lawsuit, FS contends that the NFL violated state and federal laws against monopolistic and unfair trade practices. The complaint seeks monetary damages including treble damages for unfair competition and trade libel.

FS files complaint in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana on Dec. 30, 2003

FS asks court for preliminary injunction from federal court.

The NFL contends that it has not violated any state or federal laws, and maintains that it has properly banned many nutritional substances from use or endorsement by its players.

The NFLPA, the National Football League Players Association, contends that the ban is unfair to players because they face stiff fines and penalties for using or endorsing the banned substances.