Americans can claim one-time payment from $1.5 million vitamin settlement – and you don’t even need a receipt
A SUPPLEMENT brand agreed to pay $1.5 million to consumers after it was accused of false advertising.
Naturelo faced a lawsuit regarding claims that its magnesium supplements did not have accurate ingredients listed.
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The false advertising suit alleges that Naturelo’s supplement capsules are not big enough to contain 200 milligrams of high-quality magnesium glycinate chelate, reports Top Class Actions.
Plaintiffs argued that instead of using this higher-quality form of magnesium, the company uses lower-quality forms of magnesium.
Naturelo has denied any wrongdoing but did agree to a $1.5 million settlement to resolve the claims.
CLAIMING THE CASH
Under the settlement terms, consumers who purchased the 200 magnesium supplements between September 1, 2018 and February 28, 2024, are eligible for payment.
Shoppers who do not have proof of purchase can get up to $24.95.
Those who do have proof of purchase can get $24.95 per bottle purchased with no payment cap.
Proof of purchase can be an Amazon order ID, sales receipt, order confirmation email, or other documentation showing the purchase date and location, the product’s name, and the amount paid.
The final day to file a claim is May 28.
A SIMILAR STORY
Another false advertising lawsuit resulted in a $1.25 million settlement.
The Federal Trade Commission sued LasikPlus and Joffee MediCenter for an apparent “bait-and-switch” marketing scheme.
The FTC said the two companies advertised surgery for under $300 per eye.
But, when clients were evaluated for the procedure, most did not qualify for that price.
“As a result, many people wasted their time at LASIK consultations only to learn that the surgery would cost much more than they expected,” the FTC said on its website.
Only 6.5% of patients actually qualified for the discounted price, according to Top Class Actions.
The FTC has notified 159,711 people that they may qualify for a payment.
What's a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or 'classes,' a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.
Patients who decided not to get LASIK after their consultation may be eligible to file a claim.
Customers must have visited a LasikPlus or Joffee MediCenter for a consultation regarding LASIK surgery.
They must have “declined LASIK surgery because you didn’t qualify for the advertised price,” the FTC said.
The final day to file a claim is May 20, and it is currently unclear how much money will be paid to individuals.
Apple is also in hot water with customers as it agreed to pay $349 to those affected by defective iPhone audio chips.
Americans may qualify for a payment from a $540,000 settlement regarding a data breach.
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