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Nature’s Way Products LLC has agreed to pay $1.8 million to resolve claims that the misleadingly marketed their coconut oil as healthy.
The settlement will benefit consumers who purchased Nature’s Way Extra Virgin Coconut Oil in 16 oz. or 32 oz. jars or Nature’s Way Liquid Coconut Oil in a 10 oz. or 20 oz. bottle between Jan. 28, 2012 and Aug. 30, 2019, where the products contained one or more “healthy” claims. More information about these claims is available in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.
Plaintiff Sherry Hunter filed a class action against Nature’s Way in 2016, claiming that the company couldn’t market their products as healthy when they contained 100 percent fat and 93 percent saturated fat.
Despite this, the company’s products were allegedly marketed as “inherently healthy,” able to serve a “variety of healthy uses,” and “ideal for exercise and weight loss programs.”
Hunter’s claims were dismissed by U.S. District Judge William Q. Hayes, but Hunter moved for reconsideration of this decision in November 2017. Hunter urged the judge to apply a new decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. After doing so, Judge Hayes resurrected Hunter’s claims with leave to amend.
In July 2019, Nature’s Way agreed to pay $1.8 million to resolve the claims against them, although the company does not admit any wrongdoing. The settlement was granted preliminary approval on Aug. 30, 2019.
Under the settlement, Class Members who file a valid claim can recover $3 for a 16 oz. jar of semi-solid Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, $6 for a 32 oz. jar of semi-solid Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, $3.50 for a 10 oz. jar of Liquid Coconut Oil, and $6 for a 20 oz. jar of Liquid Coconut Oil.
Proof of purchase is required if Class Members wish to submit claims for an unlimited number of purchases. Without proof of purchase, Class Members can only claim three units.
Class Members need to file a valid Claim Form by Oct. 31, 2019 in order to receive payment. The deadline for exclusion is Oct. 31, 2019. If Class Members wish to object to the settlement, they need to do so by Nov. 25, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Dec. 13, 2019.
Who’s Eligible
Consumers who purchased Nature’s Way Extra Virgin Coconut Oil in 16 oz. or 32 oz. jars or Nature’s Way Liquid Coconut Oil in a 10 oz. or 20 oz. bottle between Jan. 28, 2012 and Aug. 30, 2019, where the products contained one or more of the following claims:
- “Healthy”
- “Ideal for Exercise and Weight Loss Programs”
- “Recommendation: Take 1 tablespoon (14 g) up to 4 times daily”
- “Non-hydrogenated, no trans fat,” unless the statement, “See Supplement Facts for total fat and saturated fat content,” was displayed near the phrase “Non-hydrogenated, no trans fat”
Potential Award
$3 for a 16 oz. jar of semi-solid Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, $6 for a 32 oz. jar of semi-solid Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, $3.50 for a 10 oz. jar of Liquid Coconut Oil, and $6 for a 20 oz. jar of Liquid Coconut Oil.
Proof of Purchase
Proof is required to validate an unlimited number of purchases. Without proof of purchase, consumers can only claim three units.
Claim Form
NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.
Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.
Claim Form Deadline
10/31/2019
Case Name
Hunter v. Nature’s Way Products LLC, et al., Case No. 3:16-cv-00532, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Final Hearing
12/13/2019
UPDATE: The Nature’s Way Coconut Oil Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on January 6, 2020. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: On Feb. 15, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks from the Nature’s Way Coconut Oil class action settlement worth $11.15. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Hunter v. Nature’s Way Prods. LLC, et al.
RG/2 Claims Administration LLC
P.O. Box 59479
Philadelphia, PA 19102-9479
(866)742-4955
info@rg2claims.com
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143 thoughts onNature’s Way Coconut Oil Class Action Settlement
I’ve received a check that is voided now I’ need to know who can I contact to have a reissuance
received check of $7.74 on 2/14/20. But unable to cash it at walmart. Why.
Received my check for 11.15 2/17/20 thank you