Hyland’s Homeopathic Products Class Action Settlement

Hylands Inc. has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations it made false and misleading statements about the effectiveness of certain homeopathic products for children.

If you purchased certain Hyland’s homeopathic products for babies or children between March 8, 2008 and March 30, 2017, you may be entitled to a refund from the Hyland’s class action settlement.

The Hyland’s products named in the homeopathic products settlement include:

• Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids
• Cough Syrup with 100% Natural Honey
• Sniffles ‘n Sneezes 4 Kids
• Cold Relief Strips 4 Kids with Zinc
• Nighttime Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids
• Complete Flu Care 4 Kids
• Baby Teething Gel
• Baby Cough Syrup
• Baby Gas Drops
• Baby Infant Earache Drops
• Baby Nighttime Tiny Cold Syrup

Plaintiffs Enzo Forcellati and Lisa Roemmich filed the Hyland’s class action lawsuit which alleges Hyland’s made false and misleading representations about the effectiveness of the products listed above, in violation of state and federal law.

According to the class action lawsuit, Hyland’s falsely represents that its homeopathic products “provide fast, safe and effective relief from cold and flu symptoms.”

The plaintiffs argue that homeopathy is pseudoscience, and that Hyland’s homeopathic products are “nothing more than sweetened, flavored water with only highly diluted concentrations of the products’ so-called ‘active ingredients.'”

The Hyland’s class action lawsuit states that at the time of purchasing these homeopathic products, the plaintiffs were unaware that the items were not proven to be effective for treating cold or flu symptoms.

After five years of litigation, the parties reached a settlement deal that is expected to provide unlimited full refunds to all Class Members who provide a proof of purchase. Consumers who purchased covered products during the Class period but are unable to submit a receipt can file a claim for a maximum of two items for a full MSRP cash refund.

In addition to offering financial relief to Class Members, Hyland’s has also agreed to pay $2.9 million in attorneys’ fees, $5,000 to each Class representative and provide injunctive relief by including a “money back guarantee” for its homeopathic products through its website.

Hyland’s denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to settle the homeopathic products class action lawsuit to avoid the expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the Hyland’s class action settlement must do so no later than June 28, 2017.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members of the homeopathic products settlement include anyone who, between March 8, 2008 and March 30, 2017, purchased any of the following Hyland’s products: Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids; Cough Syrup with 100% Natural Honey; Sniffles ‘n Sneezes 4 Kids; Complete Flu Care 4 Kids; Baby Teething Gel; Baby Cough Syrup; Baby Gas Drops; Baby Infant Earache Drops; and Baby Nighttime Tiny Cold Syrup.

Potential Award

Full refund.

Class Members who are able to submit a proof of purchase along with their Claim Form will receive a full refund for all covered products purchased. Those who are unable to submit a receipt, will be able to claim up to two Class products for a full cash refund in the amount of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.

Proof of Purchase

In order to receive a full refund for covered products, Class Members must submit a proof of purchase in the form of a receipt, product packaging, product containers, or a credit card statement that could prove you bought one (or more) of the Class products. Those who are able to include proof of purchase with their Claim Form will receive the actual price paid. If you are submitting a proof of purchase that does not include the actual price you paid for the product, you will instead receive the MSRP for each item you are claiming.

Class Members who do not submit proof of purchase will be limited to a refund of the MSRP for two Class products purchased.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

6/28/2017

Case Name

Forcellati v. Hyland’s Inc., Case No. 12-cv-1983 ODW (MRW), in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

8/14/2017

UPDATE: The Hyland’s Homeopathic settlement was granted final approval on August 14, 2017.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On September 12, 2017, an appeal to the Hyland’s Homeopathic 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: The final appeal to the Hyland’s Homeopathic settlement was dismissed on February 21, 2018.  It is not known how quickly claims will be paid.  Top Class Actions will let our viewers know as soon as we learn that checks are in the mail!

UPDATE 4: On May 9, 2018, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail from the Hyland’s homeopathic products class action settlement worth as much as $30.45. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.HylandsLawsuit.com

Claims Administrator

Hyland’s Products Litigation Administrator
Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC)
P.O. Box 43462
Providence, RI 02940-3462
1-888-356-9108

Class Counsel

Scott A. Bursor
L. Timothy Fisher
Annick M. Persinger
BURSOR & FISHER PA

Antonio Vozzolo
VOZZOLO LLC

Nadeem Faruqi
FARUQI & FARUQI LLP

Defense Counsel

Jeffrey Margulies
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT LLP