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A $1.3 million class action settlement was reached in a false advertising complaint brought against Wacoal by the Federal Trade Commission, alleging that its iPant products were marketed with misleading claims. If you purchased Wacoal iPant products after January 2011, you may be eligible for benefits from this class action settlement.
The FTC filed this false advertising lawsuit against Wacoal America Inc. for claiming that its caffeinated “shapewear” undergarments are able to slim and reshape the body of its customers. The iPants lawsuit alleges that Wacoal’s claim that its iPant products are able to reduce cellulite and reduce a person’s thigh measurements are false and unsubstantiated.
Wacoal has been ordered by the federal agency to pay $1.3 million that will be used to refund customers who purchased its shapewear products. Wacoal is also banned from making claims in the future that a piece of clothing is able to contribute to weight loss or reduce the size of a person’s body.
The FTC’s lawsuit was an “administrative complaint,” which it files when there is “reason to believe” there has been a violation of the law and it believes it is the public’s interest to file such a complaint.
Wacoal and Maidenform Brands Inc. were hit with a class action lawsuit in 2013 by customers claiming that its shapewear products are not able to change a person’s body as the companies claim.
The FTC announced the settlement agreement on Sept. 29, 2014.
Who’s Eligible
A refund is available to anyone who purchased Wacoal iPant products after January 2011.
Potential Award
Varies, depending on the type and number of products purchased.
UPDATE: On Dec. 21, 2015, readers of Top Class Actions reported they were receiving checks worth nearly $60 from the Wacoal iPants settlement. Congratulations to everyone who submitted a valid claim and got PAID!
Proof of Purchase
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Claim Form Deadline
05/19/2015
Case Name
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission in the Matter of Wacoal America, Inc., Docket No. C-132 30095.
Final Hearing
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Settlement Website
www.FTC.gov/Wacoal
Claims Administrator
FTC v Wacoal
P.O. Box 2222
Faribault, MN 55021-1622
1-866-783-5868
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120 thoughts onFTC Wacoal iPants Class Action Settlement
TO P. PRICE: YOU NEED TO TAKE A COURSE IN [CLAIM FORM FILING 101] IF RUST CONSULTING DENIED YOUR CLAIM. BUT IT MAKES SENSE SINCE YOU ARE CUSSING OUT THE WRONG PEOPLE. THE FTC WAS/IS YOUR FRIEND IN THIS CASE!
59 and some changed received in Wisco today!
$59.48 IN ROCKFORD,IL
I am in VA and have not gotten mine yet
Received check in Florida for $59.48
59.48 Check in Chicago, IL
Received a check today for $59 in Charlotte, NC
FTC stands for fat thirsty cows I hope they spend my refund on some tic tacs and summers eve and oral analgesics so they can open real wide for that d@#$
Those d#$% sucking b#$%&+* sent me a denial letter on the 18th saying my claim could not be verified. I hope Santa brings them a lump of s#$% for Xmas. How evil and mean is this they should have sent the letter long ago not along with settlement checks. Whor#$
maybe tomorrow good luck to us who filed a timely and valid claim
No charge check in new orleans