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BetterBody Food & Nutrition LLC has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that some of its coconut oil products were misleadingly marketed as healthy.
If you purchased BetterBody Extra Virgin Coconut Oil or Naturally Refined Coconut Oil between Jan. 1, 2013 and Nov. 18, 2016, you may be entitled to a cash payment and/or gift card from the BetterBody class action settlement.
BetterBody manufactures, distributes and markets BetterBody Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Naturally Refined Coconut Oil.
The BetterBody class action lawsuit alleges that these coconut oil products were misleadingly marketed as healthy, in violation of California consumer protection statutes.
Specifically, the coconut oil class action lawsuit asserts violations of the Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law, Consumers Legal Remedies Act, as well as breach of express and implied warranties.
BetterBody denies the allegations and maintains that it did nothing wrong. However, it has agreed to settle the coconut oil class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.
Under the terms of the proposed BetterBody class action settlement, BetterBody will offer a total of $1 million in monetary relief to Class Members.
In addition to providing compensation to Class Members, BetterBody has also agreed to remove the following statements from its Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Naturally Refined Coconut Oil labels and advertising:
- “A Healthy Alternative to Butter & Cooking Oil”
- “One of the healthiest oils in the world”
- “Zero Transfat”
- Images of hearts
- “Full of MCTs, aka good fats, coconut oil is an immediate source of energy”
- “cholesterol free”
The BetterBody coconut oil class action settlement was preliminarily approved on Nov. 18, 2016.
Class Members who wish to opt out of the BetterBody coconut oil settlement must do so no later than Jan. 20, 2017. If you would like to object to the class action settlement, you must do so by Jan. 30, 2017.
UPDATE: On April 10, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed valid claims for the BetterBody class action settlement are starting to receive gift cards and checks in the mail!
Who’s Eligible
Class Members of the BetterBody settlement include anyone who, between Jan. 1, 2013 and Nov. 18, 2016, purchased BetterBody Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil or BetterBody Organic Refined Coconut Oil for personal or household use.
Potential Award
Varies.
A full refund to Class Members who submit proof of purchase, and up to $40 to claimants who do not provide proof of purchase.
Proof of Purchase
Class Members who provide proof of purchase are entitled to a full refund (cash payment) for the BetterBody products they purchased.
Class Members without proof of purchase may make a claim for up to $40. This compensation will be comprised of 40 percent cash and 60 percent gift cards, or a claimant may choose to receive 100 percent in gift cards.
Claim Form Deadline
1/20/2017
Case Name
Christine Cumming v. BetterBody Food & Nutrition LLC, Case No. 37-2016-00019510-CU-BT-CTL, in the San Diego Superior Court
Final Hearing
2/17/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
BetterBody Settlement
c/o Dahl Administration
P.O. Box 3614
Minneapolis, MN 55403-0614
1-877-805-8684
info@BetterBodySettlement.com
Class Counsel
Jack Fitzgerald
THE LAW OFFICE OF JACK FITZGERALD PC
Paul K. Joseph
THE LAW OFFICE OF PAUL K. JOSEPH PC
Defense Counsel
Dick Semerdjian
SCHWARTZ SEMERDJIAN CAULEY & MOOT LLP
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76 thoughts onBetterBody Coconut Oil Class Action Settlement
$4.28 in CA
I received a check today for 4.28! It’s wasn’t worth the paper it’s printed on! Never seen a check printed on a postcard in my life!????
Received a 4.68 check in the mail today. After the useless gift card of 5.43. I submitted proof of purchases, so I should of received A LOT more.
Days ruled up 4.28
This sure is the dumbest settlement ever! They are very smart, they look good by cooperating and doing their part. They send a $5 something “gift card” which is just enough to buy an item after they reduced pricing for us but then charge $6.99 in shipping costs, so in essence we get nothing and they still make something if we use the gift card… mmm, no thanks!
UPDATE: On April 10, 2017, Top Class Actions viewers who filed valid claims for the BetterBody class action settlement are starting to receive gift cards and checks in the mail!
Okay I received a gift card for $1.50 whats that about?
$6.99 shipping and handling for 1 item? What a ripoff. They should have a lawsuit about this settlement. Surely, this isn’t in following the terms of the settlement, making people spend more than the settlement is worth.
I bought a lot of better body but only got a 5 dollar giftcard? Class action settlement for the class action settlement when?
Worst settlement ever
I haven’t received an e-mail yet, should I be concerned? I opted for the gift card/cash option.
You can contact the settlement administrator for a status update on your claim. There is an email address provided.
Check your spam folder, that’s where mine was
What email address did the gift card email come from? I think I may have had it blocked.
betterbody-settlement@dahlprocessing.com