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UPDATE 2: On Sept. 1, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks from Atkins net carbs settlement worth as much as $35.90. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!
UPDATE: On June 26, 2020, the Atkins Net Carbs Class Action Settlement was granted final approval. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check or electronic payment in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Consumers have secured more than $6.8 million in cash and other relief in an Atkins net carbs class action settlement, putting allegations to rest that the diet food manufacturer mislabeled the products’ sugar alcohol and/or polyol contents.
Class Members include those who purchased Atkins products made with sugar alcohol or polyol. Sugar alcohol is known as maltitol and polyol is also known as glycerin.
Purchases in New York, Missouri and California must have been made between Jan. 1, 2013 and the present. Purchases in other states must have been made between Jan. 1, 2014 and the present to qualify for the settlement.
Atkins was hit with multiple class action lawsuits over the contents of the products based on the popular “low-carb” diet, initially created by Dr. Robert Atkins. The plaintiffs alleged that various foods made by Atkins Nutritionals Inc. were mislabeled in regards to their net carb contents.
Under the auspices of the Atkins diet, dieters attempt to lose weight by restricting their sugar and carb intake to as low as possible. Atkins Nutritionals allegedly addressed dieters’ cravings for candy and chocolate by offering substitutes containing “no net carbs.”
However, according to a Atkins net carbs class action lawsuit, the company ignored one type of carbohydrate called sugar alcohols. Atkins denied that sugar alcohols affected the net carb content of their products, but the plaintiffs say scientific research shows these ingredients still affect blood sugar levels.
Despite not admitting any wrongdoing, the company agreed to offer both cash and other relief to Class Members as a part of the Atkins net carbs class action settlement.
Under the terms of the settlement, Class Members can receive reimbursement for the purchase of any of the following Atkins products; Chocolate Covered Candies, Chocolate Peanut Candies, Milk Chocolate Caramel Squares, Peanut Butter Cups, and Chocolate Caramel Mousse Bars.
Class Members who provide a receipt or other proof of purchase can receive 25 percent of the purchase price of the product. There is no limit to the number of products that can be claimed with proof of purchase.
Class Members without proof of purchase can receive 10 percent of the purchase price of the product. Class Members can receive up to $100 in reimbursements without proof of purchase.
In addition, Atkins has agreed to modify its labels to remove statements regarding the impact of sugar alcohols and polyols on blood sugar, remove several products containing sugar alcohols, and reduce or remove maltitol from its products.
To make a claim in the Atkins net carbs class action settlement, Class Members must complete and submit a claim form online or via mail. Claim forms must be submitted by April 27, 2020.
The deadline to opt-out of or object to the Atkins net carbs class action settlement is April 27, 2020.
Who’s Eligible
Class Members include those who “purchased Atkins products that contained any sugar alcohol (including but not limited to maltitol) or polyol (including but not limited to glycerin) during the Purchase Period. The Purchase Period is from January 1, 2013 to the present for purchases in New York, Missouri and/or California, and from January 1, 2014 to the present for purchases in any other state.”
Potential Award
Class Members can receive reimbursement for the purchase of any of the following Atkins products; Chocolate Covered Candies, Chocolate Peanut Candies, Milk Chocolate Caramel Squares, Peanut Butter Cups, and Chocolate Caramel Mousse Bars.
- Class Members who can provide a receipt or other proof of purchase can receive 25 percent of the purchase price of the product. There is no limit to the number of products that can be claimed with proof of purchase.
- Class Members without proof of purchase can receive 10 percent of the purchase price of the product and are limited to $100 in reimbursement.
Proof of Purchase
Proof of purchase is not necessary to make a claim, but Class Members who provide proof of purchase, such as a receipt, can receive additional compensation.
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
4/27/2020
Case Name
Fernandez v. Atkins Nutritionals Inc., et al., Case No. 3:17-cv-01628-GPC-WVG, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Colella v. Atkins Nutritionals Inc., Case No. 1:17-cv-05867, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Smith v. Atkins Nutritionals Inc., Case No. 2:18-CV-04004-MDH in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Final Hearing
6/25/2020
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Smith, et al. v. Atkins Nutritionals Inc.
c/o CPT Group Inc.
50 Corporate Park
Irvine, CA 92606
1 (888) 531-0208
ANIClassSettlement@cptgroup.com
Class Counsel
Matthew Dameron
WILLIAMS DIRKS DAMERON LLC
Defense Counsel
Michael J. Duvall
DENTONS US LLP
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298 thoughts onAtkins Net Carbs Class Action Settlement
I got an e-mail message stating that my claim has been rejected because it is likely fraudulent and requesting my photo ID and proof of purchases. The claim form had an option when I filed to file without proof. Who keeps receipts after several years?
I know right? I just started saving every receipt I get.
Got a rejection e-mail today (05/11/20) and also asking for more information if I want to challenge the decision when the claim form didn’t need proof. What the heck?
We have reviewed the claim that you submitted in the Smith, et al. v. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. class action settlement. Please be advised that your claim has been rejected as likely fraudulent.
To challenge this rejection, you must respond to this notice by sending an email to ANIClassSettlement@cptgroup.com. Your challenge must include your claim number (as indicated above), your full legal name, your mailing address, and photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification include a driver’s license, US passport, military ID, or another form of photo-identification that has been issued by the federal government or your state government.
The deadline to challenge this rejection is May 31, 2020.
If no challenge is received, your claim will be denied. If you challenge the rejection of your claim, CPT will evaluate your challenge together with all information available to CPT and make a final determination as to the validity of your claim.
I received an email asking for bank info for settlement amount to be sent. Is it safe? I’ve never been asked anything other than an email for PayPal, but routing and account seems a bit much for under $10.
Got a rejection email today. Administrator claims my claim is fraudulent. Not sure if the Irvine administrator is holding back for their favorite charity or just scamming us for Adkins!
I got an e-mail today saying thank you your claim is now complete that was after I sent in my proofs after the rejection letter
I know that all these weight loss products is all jive. The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in. Exercise, eat a good breakfast for a foundation and you should be G2G. You won’t lose any weight eating special candies.
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Just click the link. yeech https://atkins.cptcmsubmissions.com/
It’s 2013-2020 for NY, MO, CA and 2014-2020 for all other state
You have until 27th to file this online or get it postmarked by then
Is this settlement just for people who live in New York, Missouri and California?
All states from 2014-2020
CA,MO,NY can claim from 2013