A supplement brand has agreed to pay a consumer $1.5 million after being accused of false advertising.
Naturero faced a lawsuit over claims that its magnesium supplements did not list accurate ingredients.
The false advertising lawsuit alleges that Naturelo’s supplement capsules are not large enough to contain 200 milligrams of high-quality magnesium glycinate chelate, Top Class Action reported.
Plaintiffs alleged that instead of using this higher quality magnesium, the company used lower quality magnesium.
Naturero denied wrongdoing but agreed to pay a $1.5 million settlement to resolve the allegations.
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Under the terms of the settlement, consumers who purchased 200 magnesium supplements between September 1, 2018 and February 28, 2024 are eligible to receive payments.
Shoppers without proof of purchase can receive up to $24.95.
Those with proof of purchase will receive $24.95 per bottle purchased with no spending limit.
Proof of purchase can be your Amazon order ID, receipt, order confirmation email, or other document that shows the date and location of purchase, product name, and amount paid.
The last day to claim is May 28th.
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A separate false advertising lawsuit was settled for $1.25 million.
The Federal Trade Commission has sued LasikPlus and Joffee MediCenter for an apparent “bait and switch” marketing scheme.
According to the FTC, both companies advertised the surgeries for less than $300 per eye.
However, when clients were evaluated for this procedure, most were not eligible for that price.
“As a result, many people have wasted time at LASIK appointments only to find out that the procedure costs much more than they expected,” the FTC said on its website.
According to Top Class Actions, only 6.5% of patients actually qualify for discounted pricing.
The FTC notified 159,711 people that they may be eligible for payments.
What is a class action settlement?
Class action lawsuits provide a way for groups of people, or “classes,” to band together in court.
These lawsuits are often brought by one or a few people who allege that a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a lawsuit becomes a class action, the lawsuit extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to the person filing the lawsuit.
Companies often settle class actions by offering to pay class members, who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action in exchange for money.
These payment agreements often include a statement by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle in class action lawsuits to avoid further litigation costs.
Pollution, discrimination, and false advertising are examples of things that can quickly expose companies to class action lawsuits.
Patients who decide not to undergo LASIK after their consultation may be eligible to file a claim.
Customers must have visited LasikPlus or Joffee MediCenter for a consultation regarding LASIK surgery.
The FTC said they must have “refused LASIK surgery because they were not eligible to meet the advertised price.”
The last day for claims is May 20th, but it’s not immediately clear how much individuals will be paid.
Apple is also at loggerheads with customers after it agreed to pay $349 to people affected by a defective iPhone audio chip.
Americans may be eligible for a $540,000 data breach settlement.
