Top Class Actions  |  November 11, 2019

Category: Closed Class Actions

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GNC sports nutrition supplements

GNC has agreed to pay $6 million to resolve claims that its allegedly fake sales deceived consumers into believing items were being offered at a discounted price.

The GNC class action settlement will benefit consumers who purchased an item on sale or through a promotion from GNC.com between Jan. 1, 2012 and Sept. 9, 2019. Claimants can get a $5 cash benefit or $15 voucher for future purchases—no proof of purchase required. Additionally, some consumers will get a coupon for $30 off a $100 purchase.

Class Members who made more than five purchases will need to provide proof of purchase but will be eligible for an additional $5 cash benefit or $15 voucher. This additional award will also be available for consumers who purchased more than $100 in products.

The GNC class action settlement resolved three class action lawsuits which claimed that the nutrition company used fake sales to drive purchases on its website. According to the complaints, GNC portrayed their products as on sale despite allegedly never offering their products at the higher “original” price.

The false “original” prices shown online allegedly convinced consumers that they were getting a good deal – leading them to make purchases that they otherwise would not have.

In August, GNC and the plaintiffs came to an agreement to resolve the fake sale class action. Under the fake sale class action settlement, GNC will pay into a $6 million settlement fund which will go to Class Member awards, plaintiff service awards, attorneys’ fees, and various costs.

If consumers wish to recover compensation from the GNC class action settlement, they need to file a valid Claim Form by Nov. 23, 2019. The deadline for exclusion and objection is also Nov. 23, 2019. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 19, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased an item on sale or through a promotion from GNC.com between Jan. 1, 2012 and Sept. 9, 2019.

Potential Award

$5 in cash or a $15 voucher for a future purchase, and a coupon for $30 off a $100 purchase. No proof of purchase is necessary if you’re claiming for one purchase!

Class Members who made more than five purchases or who purchased more than $100 in products are eligible for an additional $5 cash benefit or $15 voucher, if they provide proof of purchase.

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase is not required if you’re claiming for one GNC.com purchase. It is required if you wish to claim multiple purchases.

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

11/23/2019

Case Name

Carter, et al. v. General Nutrition Centers Inc., et al., Case No. 2:16-cv-00633-MRH, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Final Hearing

12/19/2019

UPDATE: The GNC Fake Sale Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on December 19, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check or voucher in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

Online Price Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@OnlinePriceSettlement.com
1(855)929-0052

Class Counsel

Robert Ahdoot
Tina Wolfson
AHDOOT & WOLFSON PC

Jeffery R. Krinsk
Trenton R. Kashima
FINKELSTEIN & KRINSK LLP

Nick Suciu
BARBAT MANSOUR & SUCIU PLLC

Gary F. Lynch
Todd Carpenter
CARLSON LYNCH SWEET KILPELA & CARPENTER LLP

Defense Counsel

Sean M. Sullivan
Zana Bugaighis
DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP

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231 thoughts onGNC Fake Sale Class Action Settlement

  1. E ONEIL says:

    DO THOSE OF US WHO NEVER RECEIVED OUR SETTLEMENT CHECK HAVE ANY OTHER COURSE OF ACTION? Claim Completed BY ME for the Carter v. Geneal Nutritions Centers Settlement NOV 19 2019. I received a confirmatuon email stating they received my claim. WILL WE EVER GET PAID? EMAIL SENT TO Info@onlinepricesettlement.com CAME BACK: This case matter has been closed and the following mailbox is no longer being monitored.

  2. Helen says:

    Has anyone received any payment from this class action lawsuit for GNC Fake Sale?

    1. Phred says:

      GNC is now in bankruptcy (so I am told). Do not hold your breath.

    2. Kate Vazquez says:

      I haven’t.

  3. phred says:

    You get such small settlements because the settlement fund it is shared with all the class members. A lot of them are not actual class members. My name appeared and I never bought anything at GNC, and never had an account. This happens all the time because the administrators do not care, and they pad the class member lists with non-members.

  4. Sayala says:

    Sept 10 any updates. No check yet

  5. Tammy L Pate says:

    July no check!

    1. waiting says:

      August… no check!!! wtf

      1. Herp Derp says:

        You think it might be because they went out of business?

  6. Melizza Weaver says:

    I still haven’t received anything?????

    1. Ben Dover says:

      keep your panties on

    2. Tammy L Pate says:

      Well it is July and no check.

  7. Brenda Reed says:

    Add me please

  8. sally says:

    the hearing was in December. What was the outcome? Where are the checks?

    1. MCoop says:

      Once a hearing is approved jt can take up to 90 days b4 we see anything

  9. Phred says:

    I have verified with GNC that I have no account. Somehow my name appeared on the list of class members.

  10. Lori Martin says:

    Addr me

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