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The makers of KT Tape have agreed to pay $1.75 million to resolve allegations that its kinesiology tape was falsely advertised as being able to prevent injuries and provide pain relief.
If you purchased one or more KT Tape products between Oct. 30, 2011 and Nov. 3, 2017, you could get up to 50 percent of the full retail price from this false advertising class action settlement.
Plaintiff Alexander Vuckovic of Massachusetts filed the KT Tape class action lawsuit in 2015 over claims that the athletic tape was deceptively marketed as being able to effectively treat sports-related injuries. According to Vuckovic, every KT Tape package claims to be able to treat 16 different types of injuries including runner’s knee, calf strain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel and shoulder pain.
However, the plaintiff says the kinesio tape simply doesn’t work as advertised. “KT Health has used deceptive claims regarding the purported benefits of KT tape to charge a premium approximately ten times the price of traditional athletic tape, and has achieved massive sales of KT Tape as a result,” the KT Tape class action states.
The makers of KT Tape are not the only ones facing litigation regarding marketing claims of kinesiology tape. In July 2019, the manufacturer of RockTape faced similar class action allegations that its tape doesn’t provide the advertised pain relief.
Under the terms of the KT Tape settlement, KT Health Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries will pay $1.75 million to resolve the deceptive marketing allegations. In addition to creating the settlement fund to reimburse customers, KT also agreed to change the way the athletic tape is advertised.
The company will remove the following label claims: “it will keep you pain free,” “prevents injury” and “provides 24-hour pain relief per application.” The kinesiology tape packaging will also include a large, bold disclaimer to inform consumers that the athletic tape is “not clinically proven for all injuries.”
KT Tape consumers who submit a Claim Form no later than May 16, 2018, can get up to 50 percent of the full retail price of the athletic tape. Proof of purchase is not required for the first package of KT Tape being claimed. However, Class Members who are able to submit a receipt along with their Claim Form will be able to claim a total of five KT Tape products from this settlement.
Customers who want to object to or exclude themselves from the terms of this settlement must do so in writing no later than May 16, 2018.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include all U.S. consumers who purchased one or more packages of KT Tape at any time between Oct. 30, 2011 and Nov. 3, 2017 for personal use and not for resale.
Potential Award
Up to 50 percent of the full retail price of KT Tape products.
Consumers who submit a valid and timely claim will receive up to 50 percent of the price they paid for their KT Tape. For the purpose of this settlement, the “full retail” amounts have been determined for each of the following items:
KT Tape Original: $12.99
KT Tape Pro: $19.99
KT Tape ProX: $19.99
KT Tape Gentle: $21.99
KT Tape Pro Extreme: $21.99
KT Tape Olympic: $19.99
Limited Edition KT Tape: $21.99
KT Recovery + Recovery Patch (4 Count): $9.99
KT Recovery + Recovery Patch (6 Count): $14.99
KT Tape Flex (8 count): $15.99
KT Tape Flex (12 count): $19.99
KT Tape Recovery + Ice/Heat (regular): $44.99
KT Tape Recovery + Ice/Heat (with instant ice): $49.99
KT Tape Clinical Pro: $89.99
KT Tape Clinical Cotton: $69.99
KT Tape Edema: $69.99
KT Tape Grip: $12.99
Proof of Purchase
Not required for the first package of KT Tape. However, Class Members who submit a receipt with their Claim Form are eligible to claim benefits for up to five packages of KT Tape in total.
“For example, if you submit a claim for the purchase of five packages of KT Tape, you will need to submit proof of purchase for four packages, but will not need to submit proof of purchase for the first package.”
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
5/16/2018
Case Name
Alexander Vuckovic v. KT Health Holdings Inc., et al., Case No. 1:15-cv-13696, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Final Hearing
6/6/2018
UPDATE: The Athletic KT Tape False Advertising Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on June 6, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
UPDATE 2: On June 29, 2018, an appeal to the KT Tape False Advertising Class Action Settlement was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.
UPDATE 3: On July 27, 2018, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving KT Tape class action settlement checks in the mail worth as much as $48. 51. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
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270 thoughts onAthletic KT Tape False Advertising Class Action Settlement
Is this only for California residents?
they have not started getting money on this yet its still in the court so stop saying anyone has
My cousin got her compensation, but I have filed and recv;d nothing.
Your cousin did not get their check from this yet.
No checks have gone out yet. Zero, as the case is still open.
It it impossible to submit my claim on your page. I have submitted it many times, and it has never accepted. Please contact me email. Frustrated.
I have claimed as well and no compensation yet.
Lisa,
Not sure which part you don’t get.
Case is still open, no checks have been sent yet.
Of course you have not received compensation, no one has.
Checks will go out in about 6 months to a year.
How do you get a unique number to use it doesn’t send me anything
I can’t get a unique number to use it won’t go thru
You system is a mess. It dosent work. But add me to the class action. For 10 rolls of pro tape at 19.99 a role. I perched at Sports Authority in San Diego. Ca. Thank you.
perched?
LOL my thoughts as well
You have to do it yourself, and apparently you did not read it because you have to have receipts for the other 9 they will only give you one without it.
both kids used but the claim form 4 the overpriced shit is just as vad a joke only the lawyers are going to get $, same with bad email for ps3 claim this is a bad system for lawyers to get half of all settlements
I love this product, have a turn MCL and the KT tape works better for me than anything else in the market I’ve tried. Will continue to buy it for my knee problems.
I agree. Moist people just don’t know how to use it!
It can’t possibly help a torn MCL. It attaches to your skin and stretches under minimal force.
How did you “turn” your MCL?rel
I hope that somehow it gets out there that it does work for some. I have been using for my arthritis in my knees with great results. I am 60 yo and without this tape my vacations would be a painful endeavour. It has been a godsend for me!
It definitely works for me. I just think a lot of people are not applylg it correctly. I’ve had meniscus surgery and can bowl pain free because of the tape!!
The tape is definitely not helping you bowl pain free! It attaches to your skin and stretches under minimal force.
It can’t possibly help an arthritic joint. It attaches to your skin and stretches under minimal force.
What is ‘correctly’ exactly?!! The whole concept is just a cynical marketing ploy to get the naive/ gullible/ desperate to part with their money.
My cousin got her compensation for purchasing these products, so they are paying out claims.
Lisa,
Lisa,
Your cousin is a liar.
Not sure which part you don’t get.
Case is still open, no checks have been sent yet.
Of course you have not received compensation, no one has.
Checks will go out in about 6 months to a year.
You’re right, Lisa. I got my compensation already as well.