Anne Bucher  |  April 14, 2014

Category: Closed Class Actions

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sinus buster class action settlement

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that it misrepresented the efficacy of a group of over-the counter drugs. If you purchased Sinus Buster products between March 7, 2012 and Feb. 20, 2014, you could be eligible for a cash payment from the Sinus Buster class action settlement.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the Sinus Buster class action settlement include all persons in the United States who purchased the following Sinus Buster products between March 7, 2012 and Feb. 20, 2014:

  • Sinus Buster
  • Sinus Buster Mild
  • Sinus Buster Anti-Cold Formula
  • Cold Buster
  • Allergy Buster
  • Sinus Buster Allergy Formula
  • Headache Buster
  • Sinus Buster Headache Formula
Potential Award

$5 and up.

Proof of Purchase

The Sinus Buster settlement will provide refunds of $5 per affected product, up to a maximum of two products, to Class Members who do not submit a proof of purchase. Class Members who submit proofs of purchase with their Claim Forms will be eligible to receive a full monetary refund of the actual purchase price of the affected products purchased.

Claim Form Deadline

7/17/2014

Case Name

In re: Sinus Buster Products Consumer Litigation, Case No. 1:12-cv-2429-ADS-AKT, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Case Summary

Sinus Buster products are a line of capsaicin-based drugs that are marketed and sold online and in retail stores for between $10 and $15 per bottle. According to the class action lawsuit, Hi-Tech claims capsaicin has the ability to treat sinus congestion and related cold and allergy symptoms. The Sinus Buster products are sold as over-the-counter homeopathic drugs, and have therefore not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). According to the class action lawsuit, Hi-Tech falsely represented that Sinus Buster products were effective for their advertised purpose, homeopathic, FDA-approved, and proven effective.

The Sinus Buster class action lawsuit alleges Hi-Tech misrepresented the efficacy of its Sinus Buster products in violation of consumer protection and warranty laws. The plaintiffs claim that they would not have purchased or paid as much for the products if the products had been labeled accurately. Hi-Tech denies the allegations but has agreed to the class action settlement to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.

Final Hearing

6/27/2014

Settlement Website

http://rg2claims.com/SinusBusters.html

Claims Administrator

Sinus Buster Settlement Administrator
RG/2 Claims Administration
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102
1-866-742-4955

Class Counsel

Antonio Vozzolo
Courtney E. Maccarone
FARUQI & FARUQI LLP

Scott Bursor
Joseph I. Marchese
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Defense Counsel

Jeffrey N. Levy
TASHLIK GOLDWYN CRANDELL LEVY LLP

UPDATE: Viewers are reporting that they began receiving checks from the Sinus Buster class action settlement on March 16, 2015. Did YOU get paid? Let us know in the comments section below!

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62 thoughts onSinus Buster Products Class Action Settlement

  1. Chris says:

    Sinus plumber now.

  2. Christopher says:

    It is now relabeled sinus plumber. You can find it all over online. Haven’t tried new branding as I still had sinus buster on hand. Just ordered 2 bottles. The blend is a little different but hi hopes.

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