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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
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
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Jeffrey Margulies
NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT LLP
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89 thoughts onHyland’s Homeopathic Products Class Action Settlement
Update please? Last update was in January. Has the last appeal been dismissed?
Hi Elyssia – its April now … one of these months — well, maybe we will know something.
Have a good month. Will check back in May. We gotta hurry up and wait… =)
Its been 4 months now no update since the appeal.What’s going on?
Two appeals filed, one has been dismissed and the other is still pending.
Update please…no check
Anyone gotten a check yet? Or heard anything?
No
Should we even call and ask? It’s been awhile now and I’m starting to give up lol…
It’s been appealed
not yet either. doubt its been appealed….
Yep,it has been appealed
Not yet
Not yet
No check yet.
Final approval wasn’t until 8/14/17. There is a 30 day period in which appeals can be filed that has not yet expired. Claims will not be paid until after this period expires. It can also take a settlement administrator several months to review and process claims.
I too have been a Hyland’s user for many years, I am in agreement with all of the positive feedback written here. Myself and my daughter has been giving my granddaughters their products since they have been born they have been effective even up to recently after getting the sniffles. I was just wondering…they stated “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.’” Was a Chemist involved in this case to prove these statement…just a question? I know my granddaughters makes a face after taking the syrup and youngest acts like she doesn’t want to because of the taste. All I know is it has worked for us and apparently many many more. We shall pass on this. Why get my money back when I know it worked for us….to each his own! There are many products out there that make high claims and like most things…what works for some may not work for others but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t work since it is working for someone. However this is America and we will sue anyone for just about anything now days.
I disagree with this lawsuit. I’ve been using Hylands products for a couple years now and it has been the ONLY medicine to help my babies feel better. I’ve tried all the big name brands/expensive brands and NOTHING EVER works for them! Those are the brands that should be looked into because in my case Hylands has been the only medicine to stick by what they preach.
I am glad your satisfied. This suit is for people who aren’t. Just don’t sign up. But your input is appreciated.
Yes medicine that helps one might not do a thing for the next we are not all the same remember that.